Moment Resistance in Compression Formula

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Moment Resistance in Compression is the moment by internal forces in a beam under compressive state. Check FAQs
MR=0.5(fecjWb(d2))(K+2mElasticρ'(1-(DKd)))
MR - Moment Resistance in Compression?fec - Stress in Extreme Compression Surface?j - Constant j?Wb - Width of Beam?d - Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel?K - Constant k?mElastic - Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening?ρ' - Value of ρ'?D - Distance to Centroid of Compressive Steel?

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1.6661Edit=0.5(10.01Edit0.8Edit18Edit(5Edit2))(0.65Edit+20.6Edit0.6Edit(1-(2.01Edit0.65Edit5Edit)))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
MR=0.5(fecjWb(d2))(K+2mElasticρ'(1-(DKd)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
MR=0.5(10.01MPa0.818mm(5mm2))(0.65+20.60.6(1-(2.01mm0.655mm)))
Next Step Convert Units
MR=0.5(1E+7Pa0.80.018m(0.005m2))(0.65+20.60.6(1-(0.002m0.650.005m)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
MR=0.5(1E+70.80.018(0.0052))(0.65+20.60.6(1-(0.0020.650.005)))
Next Step Evaluate
MR=1.66613832N*m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
MR=1.6661N*m

Moment Resistance in Compression Formula Elements

Variables
Moment Resistance in Compression
Moment Resistance in Compression is the moment by internal forces in a beam under compressive state.
Symbol: MR
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stress in Extreme Compression Surface
Stress in Extreme Compression Surface is a measure of stress at extreme compression fiber.
Symbol: fec
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Constant j
Constant j is the ratio of the distance between the centroid of compression and the centroid of tension to depth d.
Symbol: j
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Beam
Width of Beam is the horizontal measurement taken perpendicular to the length of beam.
Symbol: Wb
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel
The Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel is the distance from extreme compression fiber to centroid of tension reinforcement.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Constant k
Constant k is the ratio of the depth of compression area to depth d.
Symbol: K
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening
Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening is the ratio of the elastic modulus of a particular material in a cross-section to the elastic modulus of the “base” or the reference material.
Symbol: mElastic
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Value of ρ'
The Value of ρ' is the steel ratio of compression reinforcement.
Symbol: ρ'
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance to Centroid of Compressive Steel
The Distance to Centroid of Compressive steel is the distance from extreme compression surface to the centroid of compression reinforcement.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Doubly Reinforced Rectangular Sections category

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How to Evaluate Moment Resistance in Compression?

Moment Resistance in Compression evaluator uses Moment Resistance in Compression = 0.5*(Stress in Extreme Compression Surface*Constant j*Width of Beam*(Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel^2))*(Constant k+2*Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening*Value of ρ'*(1-(Distance to Centroid of Compressive Steel/(Constant k*Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel)))) to evaluate the Moment Resistance in Compression, The Moment Resistance in Compression formula calculates the moment by internal forces in a beam under compressive state. Moment Resistance in Compression is denoted by MR symbol.

How to evaluate Moment Resistance in Compression using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Moment Resistance in Compression, enter Stress in Extreme Compression Surface (fec), Constant j (j), Width of Beam (Wb), Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel (d), Constant k (K), Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening (mElastic), Value of ρ' (ρ') & Distance to Centroid of Compressive Steel (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Moment Resistance in Compression

What is the formula to find Moment Resistance in Compression?
The formula of Moment Resistance in Compression is expressed as Moment Resistance in Compression = 0.5*(Stress in Extreme Compression Surface*Constant j*Width of Beam*(Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel^2))*(Constant k+2*Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening*Value of ρ'*(1-(Distance to Centroid of Compressive Steel/(Constant k*Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel)))). Here is an example- 1.666138 = 0.5*(10010000*0.8*0.018*(0.005^2))*(0.65+2*0.6*0.6*(1-(0.00201/(0.65*0.005)))).
How to calculate Moment Resistance in Compression?
With Stress in Extreme Compression Surface (fec), Constant j (j), Width of Beam (Wb), Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel (d), Constant k (K), Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening (mElastic), Value of ρ' (ρ') & Distance to Centroid of Compressive Steel (D) we can find Moment Resistance in Compression using the formula - Moment Resistance in Compression = 0.5*(Stress in Extreme Compression Surface*Constant j*Width of Beam*(Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel^2))*(Constant k+2*Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening*Value of ρ'*(1-(Distance to Centroid of Compressive Steel/(Constant k*Distance to Centroid of Tensile Steel)))).
Can the Moment Resistance in Compression be negative?
No, the Moment Resistance in Compression, measured in Moment of Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Moment Resistance in Compression?
Moment Resistance in Compression is usually measured using the Newton Meter[N*m] for Moment of Force. Kilonewton Meter[N*m], Millinewton Meter[N*m], Micronewton Meter[N*m] are the few other units in which Moment Resistance in Compression can be measured.
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