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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=λkEsfemax(11.052)
wt - Flat Width Ratio?λ - Plate Slenderness Factor?k - Local Buckling Coefficient?Es - Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements?femax - Maximum Compressive Edge Stress?

Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor Example

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Here is how the Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor equation looks like with Values.

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Here is how the Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor equation looks like.

12.9797Edit=0.326Edit2Edit200000Edit228Edit(11.052)
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Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
wt=λkEsfemax(11.052)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
wt=0.3262200000MPa228MPa(11.052)
Next Step Convert Units
wt=0.32622E+11Pa2.3E+8Pa(11.052)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
wt=0.32622E+112.3E+8(11.052)
Next Step Evaluate
wt=12.9796933558073
LAST Step Rounding Answer
wt=12.9797

Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor 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.
Plate Slenderness Factor
Plate Slenderness Factor is a function of the width/thickness (b/t) ratio of a slender plate cross sectional element.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Local Buckling Coefficient
Local Buckling Coefficient is the factor when thin cold form structures are subjected to local buckling.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements
The Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements is the measure of the stress–strain relationship on the object.
Symbol: Es
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Compressive Edge Stress
Maximum Compressive Edge Stress is defined as the largest compressive stress along the laminar edges of the structural element.
Symbol: femax
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 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 Plate Slenderness Factor?

Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor evaluator uses Flat Width Ratio = Plate Slenderness Factor*sqrt((Local Buckling Coefficient*Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements)/Maximum Compressive Edge Stress)*(1/1.052) to evaluate the Flat Width Ratio, The Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor relates the parameters, buckling coefficient, width to thickness ratio of section, compressive edge stress and modulus of elasticity. Flat Width Ratio is denoted by wt symbol.

How to evaluate Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor, enter Plate Slenderness Factor (λ), Local Buckling Coefficient (k), Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements (Es) & Maximum Compressive Edge Stress (femax) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor

What is the formula to find Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor?
The formula of Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor is expressed as Flat Width Ratio = Plate Slenderness Factor*sqrt((Local Buckling Coefficient*Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements)/Maximum Compressive Edge Stress)*(1/1.052). Here is an example- 72.30406 = 0.326*sqrt((2*200000000000)/228000000)*(1/1.052).
How to calculate Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor?
With Plate Slenderness Factor (λ), Local Buckling Coefficient (k), Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements (Es) & Maximum Compressive Edge Stress (femax) we can find Flat Width Ratio given Plate Slenderness Factor using the formula - Flat Width Ratio = Plate Slenderness Factor*sqrt((Local Buckling Coefficient*Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements)/Maximum Compressive Edge Stress)*(1/1.052). 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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