Shear Stress in Viscous Flow Formulas

Shear Stress is a type of stress that acts coplanar with a cross-section of material. 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 negative.

Formulas to find Shear Stress in Viscous Flow

fxShear Stress in Fluid or Oil of Journal BearingGo

Viscous Flow formulas that make use of Shear Stress

fxThickness of Oil Film for Speed and Diameter of Shaft in Journal BearingGo

fxDiameter of Shaft for Speed and Shear Stress of Fluid in Journal BearingGo

List of variables in Viscous Flow formulas

fx Viscosity of Fluid Go

fx Shaft Diameter Go

fx Mean Speed in RPM Go

fx Thickness of Oil Film Go

FAQ

What is the Shear Stress?

Shear Stress is a type of stress that acts coplanar with a cross-section of material. Shear Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Shear Stress is always negative.

Can the Shear Stress be negative?

Yes, the Shear Stress, measured in Pressure can 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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