Wall Shear Stress in Flow over Flat Plate Formulas

Wall shear stress is defined as the shear stress in the layer of fluid next to the wall of a pipe. And is denoted by τ_w. Wall Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Wall Shear Stress is always negative.

Formulas to find Wall Shear Stress in Flow over Flat Plate

fxWall shear stressGo

Flow over Flat Plate formulas that make use of Wall Shear Stress

fxLocal friction coefficient for external flowGo

fxDensity given local friction coefficientGo

fxFree stream velocity given local friction coefficientGo

List of variables in Flow over Flat Plate formulas

fx Local Friction Coefficient Go

fx Density Go

fx Free Stream Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Wall Shear Stress?

Wall shear stress is defined as the shear stress in the layer of fluid next to the wall of a pipe. Wall Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Wall Shear Stress is always negative.

Can the Wall Shear Stress be negative?

Yes, the Wall Shear Stress, measured in Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wall Shear Stress?

Wall Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Wall Shear Stress can be measured.

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