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The formula calculates the density of a solid disc material based on circumferential stress at the center, angular velocity, Poisson's ratio, and outer radius. It provides an accurate assessment of material density under rotational stress conditions.
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Explanation: The formula calculates material density by considering the stress distribution and rotational dynamics of a solid disc.
Details: Accurate density calculation is crucial for material selection, structural analysis, and predicting the behavior of rotating components under stress conditions.
Tips: Enter circumferential stress in Pascals, angular velocity in rad/s, Poisson's ratio (typically 0.1-0.5), and outer radius in meters. All values must be positive and valid.
Q1: What is circumferential stress?
A: Circumferential stress is the stress acting tangentially to the circumference of the disc, perpendicular to both the axis and radius of rotation.
Q2: Why is Poisson's ratio important in this calculation?
A: Poisson's ratio accounts for the material's tendency to expand or contract in directions perpendicular to the applied stress, affecting the stress distribution.
Q3: What are typical density values for engineering materials?
A: Density varies widely: aluminum ~2700 kg/m³, steel ~7850 kg/m³, titanium ~4500 kg/m³, depending on the specific alloy and composition.
Q4: When is this formula most applicable?
A: This formula is particularly useful for analyzing solid rotating discs in mechanical systems such as turbines, flywheels, and rotating machinery components.
Q5: Are there limitations to this equation?
A: The formula assumes homogeneous material properties, constant angular velocity, and may have reduced accuracy for very thin or very thick discs.