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Allowable unit stress is the maximum load or stress allowed per unit area of the timber column. Check FAQs
P|A=0.3E(Ld)2
P|A - Allowable Unit Stress?E - Modulus of Elasticity?L - Unsupported Length of Column?d - Least Dimension?

Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section Example

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0.2667Edit=0.350Edit(1500Edit200Edit)2
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Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
P|A=0.3E(Ld)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
P|A=0.350MPa(1500mm200mm)2
Next Step Convert Units
P|A=0.35E+7Pa(1.5m0.2m)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
P|A=0.35E+7(1.50.2)2
Next Step Evaluate
P|A=266666.666666667Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
P|A=0.266666666666667MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
P|A=0.2667MPa

Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section Formula Elements

Variables
Allowable Unit Stress
Allowable unit stress is the maximum load or stress allowed per unit area of the timber column.
Symbol: P|A
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Modulus of Elasticity
The Modulus of Elasticity is the measure of the stiffness of a material. It is the slope of stress and strain diagram up to the limit of proportionality.
Symbol: E
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unsupported Length of Column
Unsupported Length of Column is the distance between the end supports of a beam.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Least Dimension
Least Dimension is the measure of the shortest side of the column.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Allowable Unit Stress

​Go Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns for Single Member
P|A=3.619E(LkG)2
​Go Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Circular Cross Section
P|A=0.22E(Ld)2

Other formulas in Columns category

​Go Elasticity Modulus given Allowable Unit Stress of Square or Rectangular Timber Columns
E=P|A((Ld)2)0.3
​Go Elasticity Modulus using Allowable Unit Stress of Circular Timber Columns
E=P|A((Ld)2)0.22
​Go Allowable Unit Stress at Angle to Grain
c'=ccc(sin(θ)2)+c(cos(θ)2)

How to Evaluate Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section?

Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section evaluator uses Allowable Unit Stress = (0.3*Modulus of Elasticity)/((Unsupported Length of Column/Least Dimension)^2) to evaluate the Allowable Unit Stress, The Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section formula calculates the maximum stress or load allowed per unit area of the timber columns whose cross-sectional shape is either rectangular or square. Allowable Unit Stress is denoted by P|A symbol.

How to evaluate Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section, enter Modulus of Elasticity (E), Unsupported Length of Column (L) & Least Dimension (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section

What is the formula to find Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section?
The formula of Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section is expressed as Allowable Unit Stress = (0.3*Modulus of Elasticity)/((Unsupported Length of Column/Least Dimension)^2). Here is an example- 0.266667 = (0.3*50000000)/((1.5/0.2)^2).
How to calculate Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section?
With Modulus of Elasticity (E), Unsupported Length of Column (L) & Least Dimension (d) we can find Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section using the formula - Allowable Unit Stress = (0.3*Modulus of Elasticity)/((Unsupported Length of Column/Least Dimension)^2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Allowable Unit Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Allowable Unit Stress-
  • Allowable Unit Stress=(3.619*Modulus of Elasticity)/((Unsupported Length of Column/Radius of Gyration)^2)OpenImg
  • Allowable Unit Stress=(0.22*Modulus of Elasticity)/((Unsupported Length of Column/Least Dimension)^2)OpenImg
Can the Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section be negative?
No, the Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section?
Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Stress. Pascal[MPa], Newton per Square Meter[MPa], Newton per Square Millimeter[MPa] are the few other units in which Allowable Unit Stress on Timber Columns of Square or Rectangular Cross Section can be measured.
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