FieldengEngineering Fundamentals
Stress
Normal stress from force and cross-sectional area.
Normal stress from force and cross-sectional area.
App id: FUND-02. Reference version 1.0.
How to fill it
Fill the inputs. The tool shows the outputs.
On the tool screen, Calc is the working sheet. Presets stores values you reuse. Reference is the formula, assumptions, and provenance below.
Formula
σ = F / AInputs
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Force | N |
| Area | in2 |
Outputs
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Stress (hero result) | psi |
Diagnose
This tool does not attach diagnose observations.
Assumptions
- Uniform normal stress on the stated area.
- Signed force yields signed stress (tension or compression).
Provenance
- General mechanics relationship σ = F / A.