Calculate principal stresses, maximum shear stress, and Von Mises equivalent stress for a 2D (plane) stress state, with factor of safety against yielding.
Reference: Von Mises (Distortion Energy) Failure TheoryVon Mises Stress Calculator
Inputs
Results
- Principal Stress σ1
- 112.4MPa
- Principal Stress σ2
- 27.6MPa
- Maximum Shear Stress
- 42.4MPa
- Von Mises Equivalent Stress
- 101.5MPa
- Factor of Safety (vs Yield)
- 2.46
Formula Used
⚠ For preliminary design and educational use only. Verify all results against applicable codes and standards before use in production or safety-critical applications.
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How it works
Calculates Von Mises equivalent stress from normal stress components (σx, σy, σz) and shear stresses (τxy, τyz, τxz) for 3D stress state yield evaluation.
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