Quick Shear stress is stress parallel to the surface of interest; usually represented by the symbol τ. Shear stress may also be referred to as shearing stress.
Shear stress is associated with transverse loading. The general equation for shear stress is:
(Eq1)
τave =
P
A
Contrary to normal stress, the distribution of shearing stresses across the section cannot be assumed uniform.
shear stress
transverse loading
Related ▪ L - Difference Between Stress and Strength
▪ L - Stresses on an Oblique Plane Under Axial Loading
▪ L - Average Normal Stress in Solid Member
▪ L - Stresses In A Shaft
▪ L - Transformation of Plane Stress
▪ L - Principle Stresses and Maximum Shear Stress
▪ P - Normal and Shearing Stresses for an Axial Force
