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Elongation is defined as the length at breaking point expressed as a percentage of its original length (i.e. length at rest). Check FAQs
δl=γRodLLE2
δl - Elongation?γRod - Specific Weight of Rod?L - Length?E - Young's Modulus?

Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar Example

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0.0011Edit=4930.96Edit3Edit3Edit20000Edit2
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Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
δl=γRodLLE2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
δl=4930.96kN/m³3m3m20000MPa2
Next Step Convert Units
δl=4.9E+6N/m³3m3m2E+10Pa2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
δl=4.9E+6332E+102
Next Step Evaluate
δl=0.001109466m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
δl=0.0011m

Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar Formula Elements

Variables
Elongation
Elongation is defined as the length at breaking point expressed as a percentage of its original length (i.e. length at rest).
Symbol: δl
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Weight of Rod
Specific Weight of Rod is defined as weight per unit volume of the rod.
Symbol: γRod
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length
Length is the measurement or extent of something from end to end.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Young's Modulus
Young's Modulus is a mechanical property of linear elastic solid substances. It describes the relationship between longitudinal stress and longitudinal strain.
Symbol: E
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Elongation

​Go Elongation of Truncated Conical Rod due to Self Weight
δl=(γRodl2)(d1+d2)6E(d1-d2)
​Go Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar using Applied Load
δl=WLoadL2AE

Other formulas in Elongation due to Self weight category

​Go Specific weight of Truncated Conical Rod using its elongation due to Self Weight
γRod=δl(l2)(d1+d2)6E(d1-d2)
​Go Length of Rod of Truncated Conical Section
l=δl(γRod)(d1+d2)6E(d1-d2)
​Go Modulus of Elasticity of Rod using Extension of Truncated Conical Rod due to Self Weight
E=(γRodl2)(d1+d2)6δl(d1-d2)
​Go Modulus of Elasticity of Bar with known elongation of Truncated Conical Rod due to Self Weight
E=(γRodl2)(d1+d2)6δl(d1-d2)

How to Evaluate Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar?

Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar evaluator uses Elongation = Specific Weight of Rod*Length*Length/(Young's Modulus*2) to evaluate the Elongation, Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar is defined as deflection of bar due to its own weight in direction of force. Elongation is denoted by δl symbol.

How to evaluate Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar, enter Specific Weight of Rod Rod), Length (L) & Young's Modulus (E) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar

What is the formula to find Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar?
The formula of Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar is expressed as Elongation = Specific Weight of Rod*Length*Length/(Young's Modulus*2). Here is an example- 1.6E-5 = 4930960*3*3/(20000000000*2).
How to calculate Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar?
With Specific Weight of Rod Rod), Length (L) & Young's Modulus (E) we can find Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar using the formula - Elongation = Specific Weight of Rod*Length*Length/(Young's Modulus*2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Elongation?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Elongation-
  • Elongation=((Specific Weight of Rod*Length of Tapered Bar^2)*(Diameter1+Diameter2))/(6*Young's Modulus*(Diameter1-Diameter2))OpenImg
  • Elongation=Applied Load SOM*Length/(2*Area of Cross-Section*Young's Modulus)OpenImg
Can the Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar be negative?
Yes, the Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar?
Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Elongation due to Self Weight in Prismatic Bar can be measured.
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