Shearing stress and bearing stress.

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Bearing Shearing Stress

In summary, shearing stress refers to the force applied parallel to the surface of an object, while bearing stress refers to the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object. Shearing stress is calculated by dividing the applied force by the cross-sectional area of the object and can be reduced by increasing the surface area of contact, using stronger materials, and distributing the load. Examples of shearing stress include cutting or shearing of materials, while examples of bearing stress include the weight of a building, pressure of a wheel, or force applied by a bolt on a structure.

Apr 1, 2013

mohamadh95

first what's the difference between bearing and shear.
I managed to solve a easily.
for part b i calculated fb(√(bx^2+by^2) and divided by ∏*4^2
I don't know how to solve c.

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Apr 1, 2013

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Bearing stress is illustrated at the bottom of this article:
http://www.ecourses.ou.edu/cgi-bin/ebook.cgi?doc=&topic=me&chap_sec=01.2&page=theory

Apr 1, 2013

mohamadh95

Is it the normal stress then?

1. What is the difference between shearing stress and bearing stress?

Shearing stress refers to the force applied parallel to the surface of an object, while bearing stress refers to the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object. In simple terms, shearing stress involves sliding or cutting of the material, while bearing stress involves compression or tension of the material.

2. How is shearing stress calculated?

Shearing stress is calculated by dividing the applied force by the cross-sectional area of the object. The resulting unit of measurement is typically in units of pressure, such as pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa).

3. What factors affect the magnitude of bearing stress?

The magnitude of bearing stress is affected by the size and shape of the object, the material properties of the object and the surface it is in contact with, and the magnitude and direction of the applied force.

4. How can shearing stress and bearing stress be reduced?

Shearing stress and bearing stress can be reduced by increasing the surface area of contact between the object and the surface it is in contact with, using materials with higher strength and stiffness, and distributing the load over a larger area.

5. What are some real-world examples of shearing stress and bearing stress?

Examples of shearing stress include cutting or shearing of materials in industrial processes, such as metalworking or woodworking. Examples of bearing stress include the weight of a building on its foundation, the pressure of a wheel on the ground, or the force applied by a bolt on a structure.