Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion in Stress and Strain Formulas

The Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion is a material property that characterizes the ability of a plastic to expand under the effect of temperature elevation. And is denoted by α. Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion is usually measured using the Per Degree Celsius for Temperature Coefficient of Resistance. Note that the value of Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion is always negative.

Formulas to find Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion in Stress and Strain

fxCoefficient of Thermal Expansion given Temperature Stress for Tapering Rod SectionGo

Stress and Strain formulas that make use of Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion

fxThickness of Tapered Bar using Temperature StressGo

fxChange in Temperature using Temperature Stress for Tapering RodGo

fxTemperature Stress for Tapering Rod SectionGo

fxModulus of Elasticity given Temperature Stress for Tapering Rod SectionGo

List of variables in Stress and Strain formulas

fx Load Applied KN Go

fx Section Thickness Go

fx Young's Modulus Go

fx Change in Temperature Go

fx Depth of Point 2 Go

fx Depth of Point 1 Go

FAQ

What is the Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion?

The Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion is a material property that characterizes the ability of a plastic to expand under the effect of temperature elevation. Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion is usually measured using the Per Degree Celsius for Temperature Coefficient of Resistance. Note that the value of Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion is always negative.

Can the Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion be negative?

Yes, the Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, measured in Temperature Coefficient of Resistance can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion?

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion is usually measured using the Per Degree Celsius[°C⁻¹] for Temperature Coefficient of Resistance. Per Kelvin[°C⁻¹] are the few other units in which Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion can be measured.

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