Question

Determine the normal stress acting perpendicular to the seam, when the tube is subjected to an axial compressive force of 200

Answer 1

Normal Stress = 200 units / Area of the tube face

Normal Stress is equal to the force applied perpendicular to the surface area divided by the surface area. This force is also known as the axial load.

Therefore, we get the following formula:

Normal Stress = 200 units of Force / Area of the tube face