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Maximum Initial Deflection is the greatest amount of displacement or bending that occurs in a mechanical structure or component when a load is first applied. Check FAQs
C=(qf(εcolumnIPaxial2)((sec((lcolumn2)(PaxialεcolumnI)))-1))-(qflcolumn28Paxial)
C - Maximum Initial Deflection?qf - Load Intensity?εcolumn - Modulus of Elasticity of Column?I - Moment of Inertia?Paxial - Axial Thrust?lcolumn - Column Length?

Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load Example

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-10414.4433Edit=(0.005Edit(10.56Edit5600Edit1500Edit2)((sec((5000Edit2)(1500Edit10.56Edit5600Edit)))-1))-(0.005Edit5000Edit281500Edit)
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Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=(qf(εcolumnIPaxial2)((sec((lcolumn2)(PaxialεcolumnI)))-1))-(qflcolumn28Paxial)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=(0.005MPa(10.56MPa5600cm⁴1500N2)((sec((5000mm2)(1500N10.56MPa5600cm⁴)))-1))-(0.005MPa5000mm281500N)
Next Step Convert Units
C=(5000Pa(1.1E+7Pa5.6E-5m⁴1500N2)((sec((5m2)(1500N1.1E+7Pa5.6E-5m⁴)))-1))-(5000Pa5m281500N)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=(5000(1.1E+75.6E-515002)((sec((52)(15001.1E+75.6E-5)))-1))-(50005281500)
Next Step Evaluate
C=-10.4144432728591m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
C=-10414.4432728591mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
C=-10414.4433mm

Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load Formula Elements

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Maximum Initial Deflection
Maximum Initial Deflection is the greatest amount of displacement or bending that occurs in a mechanical structure or component when a load is first applied.
Symbol: C
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load Intensity
Load Intensity is the distribution of load over a certain area or length of a structural element.
Symbol: qf
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Modulus of Elasticity of Column
Modulus of Elasticity of Column is a quantity that measures column's resistance to being deformed elastically when stress is applied to it.
Symbol: εcolumn
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Moment of Inertia
Moment of Inertia is the measure of the resistance of a body to angular acceleration about a given axis.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Second Moment of AreaUnit: cm⁴
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Axial Thrust
Axial Thrust is the force exerted along the axis of a shaft in mechanical systems. It occurs when there is an imbalance of forces that acts in the direction parallel to the axis of rotation.
Symbol: Paxial
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Column Length
Column Length is the distance between two points where a column gets its fixity of support so its movement is restrained in all directions.
Symbol: lcolumn
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sec
Secant is a trigonometric function that is defined ratio of the hypotenuse to the shorter side adjacent to an acute angle (in a right-angled triangle); the reciprocal of a cosine.
Syntax: sec(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Maximum Initial Deflection

​Go Maximum Deflection given Max Bending Moment for Strut Subjected to Uniformly Distributed Load
C=-M-(qflcolumn28)Paxial

Other formulas in Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial Thrust and a Transverse Uniformly Distributed Load category

​Go Bending Moment at Section for Strut subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load
Mb=-(Paxialδ)+(qf((x22)-(lcolumnx2)))
​Go Axial Thrust for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load
Paxial=-Mb+(qf((x22)-(lcolumnx2)))δ
​Go Deflection at Section for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load
δ=-Mb+(qf((x22)-(lcolumnx2)))Paxial
​Go Load Intensity for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load
qf=Mb+(Paxialδ)(x22)-(lcolumnx2)

How to Evaluate Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load?

Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load evaluator uses Maximum Initial Deflection = (Load Intensity*(Modulus of Elasticity of Column*Moment of Inertia/(Axial Thrust^2))*((sec((Column Length/2)*(Axial Thrust/(Modulus of Elasticity of Column*Moment of Inertia))))-1))-(Load Intensity*(Column Length^2)/(8*Axial Thrust)) to evaluate the Maximum Initial Deflection, The Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load formula is defined as the maximum displacement of a strut under the simultaneous action of compressive axial force and uniformly distributed transverse load, providing a critical measure of the strut's stability and structural integrity. Maximum Initial Deflection is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load, enter Load Intensity (qf), Modulus of Elasticity of Column column), Moment of Inertia (I), Axial Thrust (Paxial) & Column Length (lcolumn) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load

What is the formula to find Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load?
The formula of Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load is expressed as Maximum Initial Deflection = (Load Intensity*(Modulus of Elasticity of Column*Moment of Inertia/(Axial Thrust^2))*((sec((Column Length/2)*(Axial Thrust/(Modulus of Elasticity of Column*Moment of Inertia))))-1))-(Load Intensity*(Column Length^2)/(8*Axial Thrust)). Here is an example- -10414443.272859 = (5000*(10560000*5.6E-05/(1500^2))*((sec((5/2)*(1500/(10560000*5.6E-05))))-1))-(5000*(5^2)/(8*1500)).
How to calculate Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load?
With Load Intensity (qf), Modulus of Elasticity of Column column), Moment of Inertia (I), Axial Thrust (Paxial) & Column Length (lcolumn) we can find Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load using the formula - Maximum Initial Deflection = (Load Intensity*(Modulus of Elasticity of Column*Moment of Inertia/(Axial Thrust^2))*((sec((Column Length/2)*(Axial Thrust/(Modulus of Elasticity of Column*Moment of Inertia))))-1))-(Load Intensity*(Column Length^2)/(8*Axial Thrust)). This formula also uses Secant (sec) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Maximum Initial Deflection?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Maximum Initial Deflection-
  • Maximum Initial Deflection=(-Maximum Bending Moment In Column-(Load Intensity*(Column Length^2)/8))/(Axial Thrust)OpenImg
Can the Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load be negative?
No, the Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load?
Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Maximum Deflection for Strut Subjected to Compressive Axial and Uniformly Distributed Load can be measured.
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