Method: Joules.tensile_stress

Defined in:
lib/joules/stress_strain.rb

.tensile_stress(force, area) ⇒ Float

Calculates the tensile stress given force and area.

Examples:

Joules.tensile_stress(98, 0.04) #=> 2450.0

Parameters:

  • force (Int, Float) —

    force >= 0; force is in newtons

  • area (Int, Float) —

    area > 0; area is in metres squared

Returns:

  • (Float) —

    return value >= 0; return value is in pascals

Raises:

  • (ZeroDivisionError) —

    if area = 0



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# File 'lib/joules/stress_strain.rb', line 26

def tensile_stress(force, area)
  if area.zero?
    raise ZeroDivisionError.new('divided by 0')
  else
    return force / area.to_f
  end
end