Free Tensile Stress Calculator
Calculate the direct tensile stress in a member from applied axial force and cross-sectional area.
kN
mm^2
Tensile Stress
200.00 MPa
Tensile Stress vs Axial Tensile Force (F)
Direct Tensile Stress
When a member is pulled axially, the internal stress is uniformly distributed across the cross-section.
Formula
sigma = F / A
where F is the applied tensile force and A is the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the force. For members with bolt holes, use the net area (gross area minus hole areas).
Example Calculation
A steel flat bar with 500 mm^2 area subjected to 100 kN tension.
- 01Convert force: 100 kN = 100,000 N
- 02sigma = 100,000 / 500 = 200 MPa
- 03This is below the 250 MPa yield strength of mild steel, so the bar is adequate.
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