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Shear Stress in Valve Spring is the stress induced into the spring due to its compression and expansion. Check FAQs
fs=(8K(Pi+khmaxC)πdw2)
fs - Shear Stress in Valve Spring?K - Wahl Factor of Valve Spring?Pi - Initial Spring Force on Valve?k - Stiffness of Valve Spring?hmax - Lift of Valve?C - Spring Index for Valve Spring?dw - Wire Diameter of Valve Spring?π - Archimedes' constant?

Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring Example

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92.1278Edit=(81.2Edit(120Edit+9Edit11Edit8Edit)3.14165.5Edit2)
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Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fs=(8K(Pi+khmaxC)πdw2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fs=(81.2(120N+9N/mm11mm8)π5.5mm2)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
fs=(81.2(120N+9N/mm11mm8)3.14165.5mm2)
Next Step Convert Units
fs=(81.2(120N+9000N/m0.011m8)3.14160.0055m2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fs=(81.2(120+90000.0118)3.14160.00552)
Next Step Evaluate
fs=92127825.3063248Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
fs=92.1278253063248N/mm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fs=92.1278N/mm²

Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring Formula Elements

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Constants
Shear Stress in Valve Spring
Shear Stress in Valve Spring is the stress induced into the spring due to its compression and expansion.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: StressUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wahl Factor of Valve Spring
Wahl Factor of Valve Spring is a stress factor used in order to take into account the effect of direct shear and change in coil curvature.
Symbol: K
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Initial Spring Force on Valve
Initial Spring Force on Valve is the preset amount of force exerted by the spring onto the body and contributed to the total force exerted by the spring.
Symbol: Pi
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stiffness of Valve Spring
Stiffness of Valve Spring is a measure of the resistance offered by an elastic spring to deformation, every object in this universe has some stiffness.
Symbol: k
Measurement: Stiffness ConstantUnit: N/mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift of Valve
Lift of Valve is the height to which the valve is lifted during operation for the flow of gases.
Symbol: hmax
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Spring Index for Valve Spring
Spring Index for Valve Spring is the ratio of the mean coil diameter of the spring to the diameter of the spring Wire.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wire Diameter of Valve Spring
Wire Diameter of Valve Spring is the diameter of the wire of a valve spring, which constitutes the coils of the spring.
Symbol: dw
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Shear Stress in Valve Spring

​Go Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring given Maximum Force on Spring
fs=8KPCπdw2

Other formulas in Valve Spring category

​Go Diameter of Wire of Engine Valve Spring given Mean Coil Diameter
dw=D8
​Go Diameter of Wire of Engine Valve Spring given Torsional Shear Stress in Wire
dw=8KPCπfs

How to Evaluate Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring?

Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring evaluator uses Shear Stress in Valve Spring = ((8*Wahl Factor of Valve Spring*(Initial Spring Force on Valve+Stiffness of Valve Spring*Lift of Valve*Spring Index for Valve Spring))/(pi*Wire Diameter of Valve Spring^2)) to evaluate the Shear Stress in Valve Spring, The Torsional shear stress in wire of engine valve spring is the shear stress produced in the spring wire due to the torsional moment onto the spring wire. Shear Stress in Valve Spring is denoted by fs symbol.

How to evaluate Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring, enter Wahl Factor of Valve Spring (K), Initial Spring Force on Valve (Pi), Stiffness of Valve Spring (k), Lift of Valve (hmax), Spring Index for Valve Spring (C) & Wire Diameter of Valve Spring (dw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring

What is the formula to find Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring?
The formula of Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring is expressed as Shear Stress in Valve Spring = ((8*Wahl Factor of Valve Spring*(Initial Spring Force on Valve+Stiffness of Valve Spring*Lift of Valve*Spring Index for Valve Spring))/(pi*Wire Diameter of Valve Spring^2)). Here is an example- 9.2E-5 = ((8*1.2*(120+9000*0.011*8))/(pi*0.0055^2)).
How to calculate Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring?
With Wahl Factor of Valve Spring (K), Initial Spring Force on Valve (Pi), Stiffness of Valve Spring (k), Lift of Valve (hmax), Spring Index for Valve Spring (C) & Wire Diameter of Valve Spring (dw) we can find Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring using the formula - Shear Stress in Valve Spring = ((8*Wahl Factor of Valve Spring*(Initial Spring Force on Valve+Stiffness of Valve Spring*Lift of Valve*Spring Index for Valve Spring))/(pi*Wire Diameter of Valve Spring^2)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Shear Stress in Valve Spring?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shear Stress in Valve Spring-
  • Shear Stress in Valve Spring=(8*Wahl Factor of Valve Spring*Axial Force on Valve Spring*Spring Index for Valve Spring)/(pi*Wire Diameter of Valve Spring^2)OpenImg
Can the Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring be negative?
No, the Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring?
Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter[N/mm²] for Stress. Pascal[N/mm²], Newton per Square Meter[N/mm²], Kilonewton per Square Meter[N/mm²] are the few other units in which Torsional Shear Stress in Wire of Engine Valve Spring can be measured.
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