Shear Stress in Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas

Shear stress is defined as a force per unit area, acting parallel to the fluid layers. And is denoted by τ. Shear Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Shear Stress is always positive.

Formulas to find Shear Stress in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxShear Stress between any two thin sheets of FluidGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Shear Stress

fxVelocity Gradient given Shear StressGo

fxDynamic Viscosity given Shear StressGo

fxVelocity of Fluid given Shear StressGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Velocity Gradient Go

fx Dynamic Viscosity Go

FAQ

What is the Shear Stress?

Shear stress is defined as a force per unit area, acting parallel to the fluid layers. Shear Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Shear Stress is always positive.

Can the Shear Stress be negative?

No, the Shear Stress, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Shear Stress?

Shear Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter[N/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/m²], Kilopascal[N/m²], Bar[N/m²] are the few other units in which Shear Stress can be measured.

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