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Maxwell's stress functions Maxwell's stress functions[′mak‚swelz ′stres ‚fəŋk·shənz] (mechanics) Three functions of position, φ1, φ2, and φ3, in terms of which the elements of the stress tensor σ of a body may be expressed, if the body is in equilibrium and is not subjected to body forces; the elements of the stress tensor are given by σ11=∂2φ2/∂ x32+∂2φ3/∂ x22, σ23= -∂2φ1/∂ x2∂ x3, and cyclic permutations of these equations. |