How to Calculate and Solve for Shear Strain | Shearing Processes

The image above represents shear strain. To calculate shear strain, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Rake Angle (φ) and Shear Angle (α).

The formula for calculating for shear strain:

s = cotφ + tan(φ – α)

Where:

s = Shear Strain
φ = Rake Angle
α = Shear Angle

Let’s solve an example;
Find the shear strain when the rake angle is 12 and the shear angle is 10.

This implies that;

φ = Rake Angle = 12
α = Shear Angle = 10

s = cotφ + tan(φ – α)
s = cot12° + tan(12° – 10°)
Then, s = 4.704 + tan(2°)
s = 4.704 + 0.0349
s = 4.739

Therefore, the shear strain is 4.739.

Read more: How to Calculate and Solve for Shear Strain Rate | Shearing Processes

How to Calculate Shear Strain Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the shear strain.

To get the answer and workings of the shear strain using theNickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus

To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 2,000 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator

Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Metal Forming Processes under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Shearing Processes under Metal Forming Processes

That is, Click on Shear Strain under Shearing Processes

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the shear strain according to the respective parameters which is the Rake Angle (φ) and Shear Angle (α).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Rake Angle (φ) is 12 and Shear Angle (α) is 10.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the shear strain and presents the formula, workings and steps too.