Mechanical Stress (Definition and fomula)

Stress

Stress can be expressed as

stress = F / A         (2)
where
stress = (N/m²) (lb/in², psi)
F = force (N) (lb)
A = area of object (m²) (in²)

See Also(Click on the title)

Mechanical Strain

Mechanical Stress

Young's Modulus (Tensile Modulus)

Elasticity

Hooke's Law

Ultimate Tensile Strength

 Yield strength