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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=(d2.8t)6+144
wt - Flat Width Ratio?d - Depth of Stiffener Lip?t - Thickness of Steel Compression Element?

Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip Example

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13Edit=(143.638Edit2.830Edit)6+144
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Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
wt=(d2.8t)6+144
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
wt=(143.638mm2.830mm)6+144
Next Step Convert Units
wt=(0.1436m2.80.03m)6+144
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
wt=(0.14362.80.03)6+144
Next Step Evaluate
wt=13.0000008225472
LAST Step Rounding Answer
wt=13

Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip 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.
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.
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 Plate Slenderness Factor
wt=λkEsfemax(11.052)
​Go Flat Width Ratio for Safe Load Determination
wt=4020fuc

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 given Depth of Stiffener Lip?

Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip evaluator uses Flat Width Ratio = sqrt((Depth of Stiffener Lip/(2.8*Thickness of Steel Compression Element))^6+144) to evaluate the Flat Width Ratio, The Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip relates the relationship between the parameters, stiffener lip depth, plate thickness, and the width to thickness ratio of the section. Flat Width Ratio is denoted by wt symbol.

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

FAQs on Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip

What is the formula to find Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip?
The formula of Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip is expressed as Flat Width Ratio = sqrt((Depth of Stiffener Lip/(2.8*Thickness of Steel Compression Element))^6+144). Here is an example- 12.00185 = sqrt((0.143638/(2.8*0.03))^6+144).
How to calculate Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip?
With Depth of Stiffener Lip (d) & Thickness of Steel Compression Element (t) we can find Flat Width Ratio given Depth of Stiffener Lip using the formula - Flat Width Ratio = sqrt((Depth of Stiffener Lip/(2.8*Thickness of Steel Compression Element))^6+144). 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=Plate Slenderness Factor*sqrt((Local Buckling Coefficient*Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements)/Maximum Compressive Edge Stress)*(1/1.052)OpenImg
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