axial stress (n)

The multiaxial stress state is replaced by a representative equivalent stress.

The maximum shear stress criterion is used to determine the maximum load-bearing capacity of a component subjected to multiaxial stresses.

A material's flow stress kf in pascal (Pa, N/m2) is the force F in a uniaxial stress state based on the cross-sectional area (A) that is needed to reach and sustain plastic flow and to achieve permanent deformation.