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The Shear Stress refers to the force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress. Check FAQs
𝜏=γfs(dsection-R)
𝜏 - Shear Stress?γf - Specific Weight of Liquid?s - Slope of Bed?dsection - Diameter of Section?R - Horizontal Distance?

Shear Stress given Slope of Channel Example

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391.419Edit=9.81Edit0.01Edit(5Edit-1.01Edit)
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Shear Stress given Slope of Channel Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝜏=γfs(dsection-R)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝜏=9.81kN/m³0.01(5m-1.01m)
Next Step Convert Units
𝜏=9810N/m³0.01(5m-1.01m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝜏=98100.01(5-1.01)
LAST Step Evaluate
𝜏=391.419Pa

Shear Stress given Slope of Channel Formula Elements

Variables
Shear Stress
The Shear Stress refers to the force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: 𝜏
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Weight of Liquid
The Specific Weight of Liquid refers to the weight per unit volume of that substance.
Symbol: γf
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Slope of Bed
The Slope of Bed refers to the inclination or gradient of a surface, particularly in the context of various fields.
Symbol: s
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter of Section
The Diameter of Section refers to the length of the segment that passes through the center of the circle and touches two points on the edge of the circle.
Symbol: dsection
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Distance
The Horizontal Distance refers to the instantaneous horizontal distance cover by an object in a projectile motion.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Shear Stress

​Go Bed Shear Stress
𝜏=γfsdsection

Other formulas in Laminar Flow of Fluid in an Open Channel category

​Go Mean Velocity of Flow in Section
Vmean=γfdh|dx(dsectionR-R2)μ
​Go Slope of Channel given Mean Velocity of Flow
S=μVmean(dsectionR-R22)γf
​Go Diameter of Section given Mean Velocity of Flow
dsection=(R2+(μVmeanSγf))R
​Go Dynamic Viscosity given Mean Velocity of Flow in Section
μ=γfdh|dx(dsectionR-R2)Vmean

How to Evaluate Shear Stress given Slope of Channel?

Shear Stress given Slope of Channel evaluator uses Shear Stress = Specific Weight of Liquid*Slope of Bed*(Diameter of Section-Horizontal Distance) to evaluate the Shear Stress, The Shear Stress given Slope of Channel formula is defined as the amount of resistance developed by the surface on to the motion of the fluid. Shear Stress is denoted by 𝜏 symbol.

How to evaluate Shear Stress given Slope of Channel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shear Stress given Slope of Channel, enter Specific Weight of Liquid f), Slope of Bed (s), Diameter of Section (dsection) & Horizontal Distance (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shear Stress given Slope of Channel

What is the formula to find Shear Stress given Slope of Channel?
The formula of Shear Stress given Slope of Channel is expressed as Shear Stress = Specific Weight of Liquid*Slope of Bed*(Diameter of Section-Horizontal Distance). Here is an example- 391.419 = 9810*0.01*(5-1.01).
How to calculate Shear Stress given Slope of Channel?
With Specific Weight of Liquid f), Slope of Bed (s), Diameter of Section (dsection) & Horizontal Distance (R) we can find Shear Stress given Slope of Channel using the formula - Shear Stress = Specific Weight of Liquid*Slope of Bed*(Diameter of Section-Horizontal Distance).
What are the other ways to Calculate Shear Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shear Stress-
  • Shear Stress=Specific Weight of Liquid*Slope of Bed*Diameter of SectionOpenImg
Can the Shear Stress given Slope of Channel be negative?
No, the Shear Stress given Slope of Channel, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Shear Stress given Slope of Channel?
Shear Stress given Slope of Channel is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Shear Stress given Slope of Channel can be measured.
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