The triangular stress element must satisfy equilibrium; therefore, we must convert the stresses on each face to their corresponding forces. To do this, we must define the area of each face.
Let the area of the n face be denoted as Δ A.
The triangular stress element must satisfy equilibrium; therefore, we must convert the stresses on each face to their corresponding forces. To do this, we must define the area of each face.
Let the area of the n face be denoted as Δ A.