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Flat Width Ratio is the ratio of width w of a single flat element to the thickness t of the element. Check FAQs
wt=5160fuc
wt - Flat Width Ratio?fuc - Computed Unit Stress of Cold formed Element?

Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination Example

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13.3231Edit=51600.15Edit
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Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
wt=5160fuc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
wt=51600.15MPa
Next Step Convert Units
wt=5160150000Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
wt=5160150000
Next Step Evaluate
wt=13.3230627109535
LAST Step Rounding Answer
wt=13.3231

Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination Formula Elements

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Functions
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.
Computed Unit Stress of Cold formed Element
Computed Unit Stress of Cold formed Element is the stress upon that element at a certain place, expressed in units of force per unit of cross-sectional area.
Symbol: fuc
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Flat Width Ratio

​Go Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Moment of Inertia
wt=(Imin1.83t4)2+144
​Go Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress
wt=kπ2Es12fcr(1-μ2)
​Go Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip
wt=(d2.8t)6+144
​Go Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor
wt=λkEsfemax(11.052)

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 Elastic Local Buckling Stress
fcr=kπ2Es12wt2(1-μ2)

How to Evaluate Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination?

Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination evaluator uses Flat Width Ratio = 5160/sqrt(Computed Unit Stress of Cold formed Element) to evaluate the Flat Width Ratio, The Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination is defined in computing moment of inertia to be used in deflection calculations or other calculations involving stiffness. Flat Width Ratio is denoted by wt symbol.

How to evaluate Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination, enter Computed Unit Stress of Cold formed Element (fuc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination

What is the formula to find Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination?
The formula of Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination is expressed as Flat Width Ratio = 5160/sqrt(Computed Unit Stress of Cold formed Element). Here is an example- 13.32306 = 5160/sqrt(150000).
How to calculate Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination?
With Computed Unit Stress of Cold formed Element (fuc) we can find Flat Width Ratio for Deflection Determination using the formula - Flat Width Ratio = 5160/sqrt(Computed Unit Stress of Cold formed Element). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Flat Width Ratio?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Flat Width Ratio-
  • Flat Width Ratio=sqrt((Minimum Area Moment of Inertia/(1.83*Thickness of Steel Compression Element^4))^2+144)OpenImg
  • Flat Width Ratio=sqrt((Local Buckling Coefficient*pi^2*Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements)/(12*Elastic Local Buckling Stress*(1-Poission Ratio for Plates^2)))OpenImg
  • Flat Width Ratio=sqrt((Depth of Stiffener Lip/(2.8*Thickness of Steel Compression Element))^6+144)OpenImg
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