Compression Force for Prestressed Section Formula

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Total Compression on Concrete is the total compressive force acting on the section. Check FAQs
Cc=AsEpε
Cc - Total Compression on Concrete?As - Area of Prestressing Steel?Ep - Prestressed Young's Modulus?ε - Strain?

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767.6768Edit=20.2Edit38Edit1.0001Edit
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Compression Force for Prestressed Section Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cc=AsEpε
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cc=20.2mm²38kg/cm³1.0001
Next Step Convert Units
Cc=2E-53.8E+7kg/m³1.0001
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cc=2E-53.8E+71.0001
Next Step Evaluate
Cc=767.67676N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cc=767.6768N

Compression Force for Prestressed Section Formula Elements

Variables
Total Compression on Concrete
Total Compression on Concrete is the total compressive force acting on the section.
Symbol: Cc
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
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 Compression Force for Prestressed Section?

Compression Force for Prestressed Section evaluator uses Total Compression on Concrete = Area of Prestressing Steel*Prestressed Young's Modulus*Strain to evaluate the Total Compression on Concrete, The Compression Force for Prestressed Section is defined as force applied to induce initial stress, enhancing structural strength and load-bearing capacity. Total Compression on Concrete is denoted by Cc symbol.

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

FAQs on Compression Force for Prestressed Section

What is the formula to find Compression Force for Prestressed Section?
The formula of Compression Force for Prestressed Section is expressed as Total Compression on Concrete = Area of Prestressing Steel*Prestressed Young's Modulus*Strain. Here is an example- 760.076 = 2.02E-05*38000000*1.0001.
How to calculate Compression Force for Prestressed Section?
With Area of Prestressing Steel (As), Prestressed Young's Modulus (Ep) & Strain (ε) we can find Compression Force for Prestressed Section using the formula - Total Compression on Concrete = Area of Prestressing Steel*Prestressed Young's Modulus*Strain.
Can the Compression Force for Prestressed Section be negative?
No, the Compression Force for Prestressed Section, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Compression Force for Prestressed Section?
Compression Force for Prestressed Section is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Compression Force for Prestressed Section can be measured.
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