Advanced Transport Phenomena: What is the definition of stress?

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What is the definition of stress?

Debbie Smith 447c · Accepted Answer

Stress = force per unit area.
Units of N/m2, or Pa.
It may be tensile, compressive or shear.
Small element may be considered in terms of Cartesian coordinates x, y, z.

Advanced Transport Phenomena

What is the definition of stress?

Stress = force per unit area. Units of N/m2, or Pa. It may be tensile, compressive or shear. Small element may be considered in terms of Cartesian coordinates x, y, z.

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