Stress Transformation

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 Calculation of Principal Stresses, Principal Angle, and Maximum In-plane

Enter values in yellow cells only.

Input Information

Normal stress on x-plane, Nx = 3.00 MPa

INPUT INFO

Normal stress on y-plane, Ny = 6.00 MPa

Shear stress on x-plane, Sxy = -5.00 MPa

Enter 1 for US units, 2 for SI units. : 2

Units = SI

Results of Calculation

Algebraically largest principal stress, N1 = 9.72 MPa

RESULTS

Algebraically smallest principal stress, N2 = -0.72 MPa

Principal angle (locates N1 plane), q1 = -53.35 deg

Maximum in-plane shear stress, Smax = 5.22 MPa

d Maximum In-plane Shear Stress
 References and Equations

For a general discussion, including examples, of the calculation of principal stresses, see:

Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, Eighth Edition Sec. 2.3.4

Civil Engineering All-In-One PE Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, Third Edition Sec. 101.13

Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, Eleventh Edition Sec. 5.2.5

Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers, Fifth Edition Sec. 6.4.4

Equations Used for These Calculations

Plane stress conditions

 Calculation of Stress on an Inclined Plane

Enter values in yellow cells only.

Input Information

Normal stress on x-plane, Nx = 4.00 MPa

INPUT INFO

Normal stress on y-plane, Ny = 6.00 MPa

Shear stress on x-plane, Sxy = -5.00 MPa

Angle, q = -53.35 deg

Enter 1 for US units, 2 for SI units. : 2

Units = SI

Results of Calculation
RESULTS

Normal stress on x'-plane, Nx = 10.08 MPa

Shear stress on x'-plane, Sxy = 0.48 MPa

ed Plane
 References and Equations

For a general discussion, including examples, of the calculation of stress on an inclined plane, see:

Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, Eighth Edition Sec. 2.3.2

Civil Engineering All-In-One PE Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, Third Edition Sec. 101.13

Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, Eleventh Edition Sec. 5.2.5

Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers, Fifth Edition Sec. 6.4.3

Equations Used for These Calculations

Plane stress conditions