How to Calculate and Solve for Performance Index | Material Selection
Last Updated on July 23, 2021
The image above represents performance index.
To compute for performance index, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Shear Stress at Fracture (τf) and Density (ρ).
The formula for calculating the performance index:
P = τf2/3 / ρ
Where:
P = Performance Index
τf = Shear Stress at Fracture
ρ = Density
Let’s solve an example;/
Find the performance index when the shear stress at fracture is 32 and the density is 10.
This implies that;
τf = Shear Stress at Fracture = 32
ρ = Density = 10
P = τf2/3 / ρ
P = 322/3/10
P = 10.079 / 10
P = 1.0079
Therefore, the performance index is 1.0079.
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the performance index.
To get the answer and workings of the performance index using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Material Selection under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Performance Index under Material Selection
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the performance index according to the respective parameter which is the Shear Stress at Fracture (τf) and Density (ρ).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Shear Stress at Fracture (τf) is 32 and Density (ρ) is 10.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the performance index and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
