Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force Formula

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Area of Prestressing Steel is the total cross sectional area of tendons. Check FAQs
As=NuEpε
As - Area of Prestressing Steel?Nu - Tension Force?Ep - Prestressed Young's Modulus?ε - Strain?

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26.3132Edit=1000Edit38Edit1.0001Edit
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Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
As=NuEpε
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
As=1000N38kg/cm³1.0001
Next Step Convert Units
As=1000N3.8E+7kg/m³1.0001
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
As=10003.8E+71.0001
Next Step Evaluate
As=2.63131581578684E-05
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
As=26.3131581578684mm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
As=26.3132mm²

Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force Formula Elements

Variables
Area of Prestressing Steel
Area of Prestressing Steel is the total cross sectional area of tendons.
Symbol: As
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tension Force
Tension Force is a pulling force transmitted axially from the member.
Symbol: Nu
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Prestressed Young's Modulus
Prestressed Young's Modulus is in essence the stiffness of a material or how easily it is bended or stretched in prestressed members.
Symbol: Ep
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/cm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Strain
Strain is simply the measure of how much an object is stretched or deformed.
Symbol: ε
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Evaluation of Average Strain and Neutral Axis Depth category

​Go Average Strain under Tension
εm=ε1-Wcr(hCrack-x)(DCC-x)3EsAs(Leff-x)
​Go Strain at Selected Level given Average Strain under Tension
ε1=εm+Wcr(hCrack-x)(DCC-x)3EsAs(Leff-x)
​Go Height of Crack Width at Soffit given Average Strain
hCrack=((ε1-εm)(3EsAs(d-x))Wcr(DCC-x))+x
​Go Couple Force of Cross Section
C=0.5EcεcxWcr

How to Evaluate Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force?

Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force evaluator uses Area of Prestressing Steel = Tension Force/(Prestressed Young's Modulus*Strain) to evaluate the Area of Prestressing Steel, The Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force is defined as area of steel when prestress is initiated. Strain mentioned is about strain at level of prestressed steel. Area of Prestressing Steel is denoted by As symbol.

How to evaluate Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force, enter Tension Force (Nu), Prestressed Young's Modulus (Ep) & Strain (ε) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force

What is the formula to find Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force?
The formula of Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force is expressed as Area of Prestressing Steel = Tension Force/(Prestressed Young's Modulus*Strain). Here is an example- 2.6E+7 = 1000/(38000000*1.0001).
How to calculate Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force?
With Tension Force (Nu), Prestressed Young's Modulus (Ep) & Strain (ε) we can find Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force using the formula - Area of Prestressing Steel = Tension Force/(Prestressed Young's Modulus*Strain).
Can the Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force be negative?
No, the Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force?
Area of Prestressing Steel given Tension Force 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 Prestressing Steel given Tension Force can be measured.
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