The formula to calculate Shear Force (Fs) is:
\[ F_s = t \cdot A \]
Where:
Shear force is a mechanical force that tends to produce a sliding failure on a material along a plane parallel to the direction of the force. The shear stress, force per unit area, caused by this shear force can be resolved into two components, one parallel and the other perpendicular to this direction. The former produces elongation and the latter contraction.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to calculate the Shear Force:
\[ F_s = 50 \times 0.2 = 10 \, \text{N} \]
This demonstrates that with an average shear stress of 50 N/m2 and a cross-sectional area of 0.2 m2, the shear force would be 10 N.
