Normal & Shear Stress
Compute normal stress σ (perpendicular force) and shear stress τ (parallel force) on a cross-section; direct area input supported.
Inputs
Formula
σ = F/A; τ = Fs/As
How to use
- Fill in Axial force F, Area A, Shear force Fs, Shear area As in the Inputs section (watch the unit on each field).
- Click Calculate; the tool evaluates the formula shown above.
- Read Normal stress σ, Shear stress τ in the results area.
Formula notesPlane-stress principal σ1,2 = (σx+σy)/2 ± √[((σx−σy)/2)² + τ²]; max shear τ_max = √[((σx−σy)/2)² + τ²].