Shear Stress in Modes of Heat Transfer Formulas

Shear Stress is given by shear force per unit area. And is denoted by 𝜏_w. Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Stress. Note that the value of Shear Stress is always positive.

Formulas to find Shear Stress in Modes of Heat Transfer

fxShear Stress at Wall given Friction CoefficientGo

Modes of Heat Transfer formulas that make use of Shear Stress

fxFriction Coefficient given Shear Stress at WallGo

List of variables in Modes of Heat Transfer formulas

fx Friction Coefficient Go

fx Density of Fluid Go

fx Free Stream Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Shear Stress?

Shear Stress is given by shear force per unit area. Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Stress. Note that the value of Shear Stress is always positive.

Can the Shear Stress be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Shear Stress?

Shear Stress 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 can be measured.

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