Depth of Stiffener Lip Formula

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Depth of Stiffener Lip is the overall distance of the extra lip given for the member in order to stiffen the structure. Check FAQs
d=2.8t((wt)2-144)16
d - Depth of Stiffener Lip?t - Thickness of Steel Compression Element?wt - Flat Width Ratio?

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143.638Edit=2.830Edit((13Edit)2-144)16
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
d=2.8t((wt)2-144)16
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
d=2.830mm((13)2-144)16
Next Step Convert Units
d=2.80.03m((13)2-144)16
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
d=2.80.03((13)2-144)16
Next Step Evaluate
d=0.143637979520843m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
d=143.637979520843mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
d=143.638mm

Depth of Stiffener Lip Formula Elements

Variables
Depth of Stiffener Lip
Depth of Stiffener Lip is the overall distance of the extra lip given for the member in order to stiffen the structure.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Steel Compression Element
The Thickness of Steel Compression Element is the thickness of element or plate.
Symbol: t
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flat Width Ratio
Flat Width Ratio is the ratio of width w of a single flat element to the thickness t of the element.
Symbol: wt
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Cold Formed or Light Weighted Steel Structures category

​Go Allowable Design Strength
Ra=Rnfs
​Go Nominal Strength using Allowable Design Strength
Rn=fsRa
​Go Minimum Allowable Moment of Inertia
Imin=1.83(t4)(wt2)-144
​Go Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Moment of Inertia
wt=(Imin1.83t4)2+144

How to Evaluate Depth of Stiffener Lip?

Depth of Stiffener Lip evaluator uses Depth of Stiffener Lip = 2.8*Thickness of Steel Compression Element*((Flat Width Ratio)^2-144)^(1/6) to evaluate the Depth of Stiffener Lip, The Depth of Stiffener Lip is defined as the overall depth of simple lip bent at right angles. The performance of unstiffened elements could be substantially improved by introducing stiffeners (such as a lip). Depth of Stiffener Lip is denoted by d symbol.

How to evaluate Depth of Stiffener Lip using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Stiffener Lip, enter Thickness of Steel Compression Element (t) & Flat Width Ratio (wt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Stiffener Lip

What is the formula to find Depth of Stiffener Lip?
The formula of Depth of Stiffener Lip is expressed as Depth of Stiffener Lip = 2.8*Thickness of Steel Compression Element*((Flat Width Ratio)^2-144)^(1/6). Here is an example- 143638 = 2.8*0.03*((13)^2-144)^(1/6).
How to calculate Depth of Stiffener Lip?
With Thickness of Steel Compression Element (t) & Flat Width Ratio (wt) we can find Depth of Stiffener Lip using the formula - Depth of Stiffener Lip = 2.8*Thickness of Steel Compression Element*((Flat Width Ratio)^2-144)^(1/6).
Can the Depth of Stiffener Lip be negative?
No, the Depth of Stiffener Lip, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Stiffener Lip?
Depth of Stiffener Lip is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Depth of Stiffener Lip can be measured.
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