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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=kπ2Es12fcr(1-μ2)
wt - Flat Width Ratio?k - Local Buckling Coefficient?Es - Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements?fcr - Elastic Local Buckling Stress?μ - Poission Ratio for Plates?π - Archimedes' constant?

Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress Example

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13Edit=2Edit3.14162200000Edit122139.195Edit(1-0.3Edit2)
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Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
wt=kπ2Es12fcr(1-μ2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
wt=2π2200000MPa122139.195MPa(1-0.32)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
wt=23.14162200000MPa122139.195MPa(1-0.32)
Next Step Convert Units
wt=23.141622E+11Pa122.1E+9Pa(1-0.32)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
wt=23.141622E+11122.1E+9(1-0.32)
Next Step Evaluate
wt=13.0000002829223
LAST Step Rounding Answer
wt=13

Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
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.
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.
Elastic Local Buckling Stress
Elastic Local Buckling Stress of structural profiles is typically considered by individually examining the stability of the isolated plates that make up the cross-section.
Symbol: fcr
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Poission Ratio for Plates
The Poission Ratio for Plates is defined as the ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
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 given Depth of Stiffener Lip
wt=(d2.8t)6+144
​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 of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress?

Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress evaluator uses 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))) to evaluate the Flat Width Ratio, The Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress is the ratio of width of the cold formed plate to the thickness of the plate element. Flat Width Ratio is denoted by wt symbol.

How to evaluate Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress, enter Local Buckling Coefficient (k), Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements (Es), Elastic Local Buckling Stress (fcr) & Poission Ratio for Plates (μ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress

What is the formula to find Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress?
The formula of Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress is expressed as 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))). Here is an example- 42.51611 = sqrt((2*pi^2*200000000000)/(12*2139195000*(1-0.3^2))).
How to calculate Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress?
With Local Buckling Coefficient (k), Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Elements (Es), Elastic Local Buckling Stress (fcr) & Poission Ratio for Plates (μ) we can find Flat Width Ratio of Stiffened Element using Elastic Local Buckling Stress using the formula - 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))). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Square Root Function 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((Depth of Stiffener Lip/(2.8*Thickness of Steel Compression Element))^6+144)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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