TORTION/

TORTIONAL
SHEARING
STRESS
TORTION
 The term torsion refers to the act of twisting an object (or
structural member) due to applied torque (that is, a type of
force resulting in the object rotating around an axis). In
physics, torsion is considered an important structural
action that increases the shear strength of the object.
Torsion occurs when two forces of similar strength are
applied on either end of the object in the opposite
direction. This causes twisting of one end of the object
relative to its other end.
Torsion is basically the stress due to torque.
Many structures experience torque (e.g. torque
wrench, car shaft, etc) and therefore it is
important to quantify the stress cause by torque
to help us design safe structures.
TORSION FORMULA:
The formula for torsion, which describes the twisting of a structural member due to an applied
torque, is given by:

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 T is the applied torque
 J is the polar moment of inertia of the creoss section of the cross member
 θis the angle of twist
 L is the length of the member
TORSIONAL SHEAR STRESS
 Torsional shearing stress, also known as shear stress or
torsional stress, occurs in a material subjected to torsional
or twisting forces. It represents the force per unit area
acting tangentially to a material's cross-section due to the
applied torque, leading to deformation or failure. In
simpler terms, it's the stress experienced by a material
when it's twisted or under torsional load.
 The torsional shear stress formula is an equation used to
measure the shear formed by torsional stress exerted on a
structural member. The equation reads Tau equals T times r
divided by J, where Tau is the torsional shear stress, T is
the torque applied to the object or structural member, r is
the radius of its cross-section area, and J is the polar
moment of inertia.
TORIONAL SHEAR STRESS
FORMULA:
The torsional shear stress can be calculated using the following formula:

Note:
• T is the internal torque at the region of interest, as a result of external torque loadings
applied to the member (units: Nm)
• r is the radius of the point where we are calculating the shear stress (units: m or mm)
• J is the polar moment of the inertia for the cross section.