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Shear Stress in Beam is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress. Check FAQs
𝜏beam=FsIb(B8(D2-d2)+b2(d24-y2))
𝜏beam - Shear Stress in Beam?Fs - Shear Force on Beam?I - Moment of Inertia of Area of Section?b - Thickness of Beam Web?B - Width of Beam Section?D - Outer Depth of I section?d - Inner Depth of I Section?y - Distance from Neutral Axis?

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412.3044Edit=4.8Edit0.0017Edit7Edit(100Edit8(9000Edit2-450Edit2)+7Edit2(450Edit24-5Edit2))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝜏beam=FsIb(B8(D2-d2)+b2(d24-y2))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝜏beam=4.8kN0.0017m⁴7mm(100mm8(9000mm2-450mm2)+7mm2(450mm24-5mm2))
Next Step Convert Units
𝜏beam=4800N0.0017m⁴0.007m(0.1m8(9m2-0.45m2)+0.007m2(0.45m24-0.005m2))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝜏beam=48000.00170.007(0.18(92-0.452)+0.0072(0.4524-0.0052))
Next Step Evaluate
𝜏beam=412304428.571429Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
𝜏beam=412.304428571429MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝜏beam=412.3044MPa

Shear Stress in Web Formula Elements

Variables
Shear Stress in Beam
Shear Stress in Beam is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: 𝜏beam
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Force on Beam
Shear Force on Beam is the force which causes shear deformation to occur in the shear plane.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Moment of Inertia of Area of Section
Moment of Inertia of Area of Section is the second moment of the area of the section about the neutral axis.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Second Moment of AreaUnit: m⁴
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Beam Web
Thickness of Beam Web is the thickness of the vertical piece that connects the two flanges.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Beam Section
Width of Beam Section is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Outer Depth of I section
The Outer Depth of I section is a measure of distance, the distance between the outer bars of the I-section.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inner Depth of I Section
Inner Depth of I Section is a measure of distance, the distance between the inner bars of the I-section.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance from Neutral Axis
Distance from Neutral Axis is the distance of the considered layer from the neutral layer.
Symbol: y
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Shear Stress in Beam

​Go Shear Stress at Junction of Top of Web
𝜏beam=FsB(D2-d2)8Ib

Other formulas in Shear Stress Distribution in Web category

​Go Thickness of Web given Shear Stress at Junction of Top of Web
b=FsB(D2-d2)8I𝜏beam
​Go Width of Section given Shear Stress at Junction of Top of Web
B=𝜏beam8IbFs(D2-d2)

How to Evaluate Shear Stress in Web?

Shear Stress in Web evaluator uses Shear Stress in Beam = Shear Force on Beam/(Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web)*(Width of Beam Section/8*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2)+Thickness of Beam Web/2*(Inner Depth of I Section^2/4-Distance from Neutral Axis^2)) to evaluate the Shear Stress in Beam, The Shear Stress in Web formula is defined as a measure of the deformation of a material due to external forces, specifically in the context of I-section beams, where it is essential to calculate the stress caused by shear forces to ensure the structural integrity of the beam. Shear Stress in Beam is denoted by 𝜏beam symbol.

How to evaluate Shear Stress in Web using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shear Stress in Web, enter Shear Force on Beam (Fs), Moment of Inertia of Area of Section (I), Thickness of Beam Web (b), Width of Beam Section (B), Outer Depth of I section (D), Inner Depth of I Section (d) & Distance from Neutral Axis (y) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shear Stress in Web

What is the formula to find Shear Stress in Web?
The formula of Shear Stress in Web is expressed as Shear Stress in Beam = Shear Force on Beam/(Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web)*(Width of Beam Section/8*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2)+Thickness of Beam Web/2*(Inner Depth of I Section^2/4-Distance from Neutral Axis^2)). Here is an example- 0.000412 = 4800/(0.00168*0.007)*(0.1/8*(9^2-0.45^2)+0.007/2*(0.45^2/4-0.005^2)).
How to calculate Shear Stress in Web?
With Shear Force on Beam (Fs), Moment of Inertia of Area of Section (I), Thickness of Beam Web (b), Width of Beam Section (B), Outer Depth of I section (D), Inner Depth of I Section (d) & Distance from Neutral Axis (y) we can find Shear Stress in Web using the formula - Shear Stress in Beam = Shear Force on Beam/(Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web)*(Width of Beam Section/8*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2)+Thickness of Beam Web/2*(Inner Depth of I Section^2/4-Distance from Neutral Axis^2)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Shear Stress in Beam?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shear Stress in Beam-
  • Shear Stress in Beam=(Shear Force on Beam*Width of Beam Section*(Outer Depth of I section^2-Inner Depth of I Section^2))/(8*Moment of Inertia of Area of Section*Thickness of Beam Web)OpenImg
Can the Shear Stress in Web be negative?
No, the Shear Stress in Web, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Shear Stress in Web?
Shear Stress in Web is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Shear Stress in Web can be measured.
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