Area of Compression Flange in Design of Steel Structures Formulas

Area of Compression Flange is the product of the length and depth of the compression flange of the beam. And is denoted by A_f. Area of Compression Flange is usually measured using the Square Millimeter for Area. Note that the value of Area of Compression Flange is always positive.

Design of Steel Structures formulas that make use of Area of Compression Flange

fxMaximum Unsupported Length of Compression Flange-2Go

fxAllowable Stress for Solid Compression Flange having Area not Less than Tension FlangeGo

FAQ

What is the Area of Compression Flange?

Area of Compression Flange is the product of the length and depth of the compression flange of the beam. Area of Compression Flange is usually measured using the Square Millimeter for Area. Note that the value of Area of Compression Flange is always positive.

Can the Area of Compression Flange be negative?

No, the Area of Compression Flange, measured in Area cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Area of Compression Flange?

Area of Compression Flange is usually measured using the Square Millimeter[mm²] for Area. Square Meter[mm²], Square Kilometer[mm²], Square Centimeter[mm²] are the few other units in which Area of Compression Flange can be measured.

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