Elongation in Strength of Materials Formulas

The Elongation is change in length of the material or element due to subjected load. And is denoted by ∆. Elongation is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Elongation is always positive.

Formulas to find Elongation in Strength of Materials

fxAxial Elongation of Prismatic Bar due to External LoadGo

Strength of Materials formulas that make use of Elongation

fxHooke's LawGo

List of variables in Strength of Materials formulas

fx Load Go

fx Length of Bar Go

fx Area of Prismatic Bar Go

fx Elastic Modulus Go

FAQ

What is the Elongation?

The Elongation is change in length of the material or element due to subjected load. Elongation is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Elongation is always positive.

Can the Elongation be negative?

No, the Elongation, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Elongation?

Elongation is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Elongation can be measured.

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