Couple Force of Cross Section Formula

Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
Couple Force is a system of forces with a resultant moment but no resultant force. Check FAQs
C=0.5EcεcxWcr
C - Couple Force?Ec - Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete?εc - Strain in Concrete?x - Depth of Neutral Axis?Wcr - Crack Width?

Couple Force of Cross Section Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Couple Force of Cross Section equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Couple Force of Cross Section equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Couple Force of Cross Section equation looks like.

0.0033Edit=0.50.157Edit1.69Edit50Edit0.49Edit
You are here -
HomeIcon Home » Category Engineering » Category Civil » Category Structural Engineering » fx Couple Force of Cross Section

Couple Force of Cross Section Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Couple Force of Cross Section?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=0.5EcεcxWcr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=0.50.157MPa1.6950mm0.49mm
Next Step Convert Units
C=0.5157000Pa1.690.05m0.0005m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=0.51570001.690.050.0005
Next Step Evaluate
C=3.2502925N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
C=0.0032502925kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
C=0.0033kN

Couple Force of Cross Section Formula Elements

Variables
Couple Force
Couple Force is a system of forces with a resultant moment but no resultant force.
Symbol: C
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete
Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete is defined as the ratio of the applied stress to the corresponding strain.
Symbol: Ec
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Strain in Concrete
Strain in Concrete is the reduction in volume of concrete after the application of loading then change in volume with respect to volume of concrete before applied loading.
Symbol: εc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Neutral Axis
Depth of Neutral Axis is defined as the distance from the top of the section to its neutral axis.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Crack Width
Crack Width describes the length of the crack in an element.
Symbol: Wcr
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
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 Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete given Couple Force of Cross-Section
Ec=C0.5εcxWcr

How to Evaluate Couple Force of Cross Section?

Couple Force of Cross Section evaluator uses Couple Force = 0.5*Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete*Strain in Concrete*Depth of Neutral Axis*Crack Width to evaluate the Couple Force, The Couple Force of Cross Section is defined as a system of forces with a resultant (a.k.a.net or sum) moment but no resultant force. A better term is force couple or pure moment. Couple Force is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Couple Force of Cross Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Couple Force of Cross Section, enter Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete (Ec), Strain in Concrete c), Depth of Neutral Axis (x) & Crack Width (Wcr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Couple Force of Cross Section

What is the formula to find Couple Force of Cross Section?
The formula of Couple Force of Cross Section is expressed as Couple Force = 0.5*Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete*Strain in Concrete*Depth of Neutral Axis*Crack Width. Here is an example- 3.3E-6 = 0.5*157000*1.69*0.05*0.00049.
How to calculate Couple Force of Cross Section?
With Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete (Ec), Strain in Concrete c), Depth of Neutral Axis (x) & Crack Width (Wcr) we can find Couple Force of Cross Section using the formula - Couple Force = 0.5*Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete*Strain in Concrete*Depth of Neutral Axis*Crack Width.
Can the Couple Force of Cross Section be negative?
No, the Couple Force of Cross Section, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Couple Force of Cross Section?
Couple Force of Cross Section is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Couple Force of Cross Section can be measured.
Copied!