Axial Load Calculator | Axial Stress & Deformation Analysis Tool

axial load Tool Formula:

Axial Stress (σ):

\[ \sigma = \frac{P}{A} \]

(where σ = axial stress, P = applied load, A = cross-sectional area)

Axial Deformation (δ):

\[ \sigma = \frac{P \times L}{A \times E} \]

(where δ = deformation, P = applied load, L = length, A = cross-sectional area, E = modulus of elasticity)

The Axial Load Calculator assists engineers, students, and educators in the analysis of either tension or compressive tensile or compressive axial loads on a rod, bar, or column. Axial loading creates homogeneous stress and deformation along the length of the member, which is essential in structural safety and design.

The user can input the axial load (P), cross-sectional area (A), member length (L), as well as material properties (Young's modulus E). The calculators determine the axial stress (P / A), the strain ( ε = σ / E), and the elongation or compression ( ΔL = PL / AE). Other optional options are the safety factor and the load capacity.

SI units are also accommodated: N, kN, meters, mm, Pa/MPa. The formulae and calculations are represented in step-by-step solutions, which makes it ideal for structural engineers, mechanical engineers, students, and educators who analyze member design, material performance, and axial load effects in rods, bars, and columns.