Axial Force Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Axial Force (AF) is:

\[ AF = P \cdot \frac{\pi \cdot d^2}{4} \]

Where:

Axial Force (AF): A force applied along the body's axis, which can be either tensile (pulling apart) or compressive (squeezing together).
Internal Pressure (P): The pressure within the cylinder.
Cylinder Internal Diameter (d): The internal diameter of the cylinder.

Let's say the internal pressure (P) is 100 lbs/in², and the cylinder internal diameter (d) is 4 inches. Using the formula:

\[ AF = 100 \cdot \frac{\pi \cdot 4^2}{4} = 100 \cdot \pi \cdot 4 = 1256.64 \, \text{lb-f} \]

So, the axial force is approximately 1256.64 lb-f.