Tensile Stress in Stress and Strain Formulas

The Tensile Stress is the external force per unit area of the material resulting in the stretch of the material. And is denoted by σ_t. Tensile Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal for Stress. Note that the value of Tensile Stress is always negative.

Stress and Strain formulas that make use of Tensile Stress

fxVolumetric Strain using Young's Modulus and Poisson's RatioGo

fxYoung's Modulus using Poisson's RatioGo

FAQ

What is the Tensile Stress?

The Tensile Stress is the external force per unit area of the material resulting in the stretch of the material. Tensile Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal for Stress. Note that the value of Tensile Stress is always negative.

Can the Tensile Stress be negative?

Yes, the Tensile Stress, measured in Stress can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Tensile Stress?

Tensile Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Stress. Pascal[MPa], Newton per Square Meter[MPa], Newton per Square Millimeter[MPa] are the few other units in which Tensile Stress can be measured.

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