IEVref:
113-03-63
ID:
Language:
en
Status:
Standard
Term:
normal stress
Synonym1:
Synonym2:
Synonym3:
Symbol:
σ
Definition:
scalar quantity equal to the normal component d
F
n
of a force acting on a surface element divided by the area d
A
of the element, thus
σ
= d
F
n
/ d
A
NOTE The coherent SI unit of normal stress is pascal, Pa.
Publication
date
:
2011-04
Source
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Internal notes:
2017-06-02: Cleanup - Remove Attached Image 113-03-63en.gif
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Domain1:
Domain2:
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Domain5:
scalar quantity equal to the normal component d
F
n
of a force acting on a surface element divided by the area d
A
of the element, thus
σ
= d
F
n
/ d
A
NOTE The coherent SI unit of normal stress is pascal, Pa.