What is shear stress?

Q.  Two parallel, equal and opposite forces acting tangentially to the surface of the body is called as _____
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. Complementary stress
b. Compressive stress
c. Shear stress
d. Tensile stress

ANSWER: Shear stress

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  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 24 Nov 15
    - Shear stress: Two parallel, equal and opposite forces act tangentially to the surface of the body.

    - Shear stress is denoted by τ (tau)



    - As shown in the diagram, shearing force applied on a rectangle deforms it into a parallelogram. The bottom part of the rectangle is held in place and the upper undergoes transformation when shear force is applied.

    - Shear stress is given as force per unit area.

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