Prevented Extension in Strength of Materials Formulas

Prevented Extension is the amount of elongation that a material would undergo due to thermal expansion, but is constrained from happening by supports, constraints, or rigid attachments. And is denoted by ΔL. Prevented Extension is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Prevented Extension is always negative.

Strength of Materials formulas that make use of Prevented Extension

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FAQ

What is the Prevented Extension?

Prevented Extension is the amount of elongation that a material would undergo due to thermal expansion, but is constrained from happening by supports, constraints, or rigid attachments. Prevented Extension is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Prevented Extension is always negative.

Can the Prevented Extension be negative?

Yes, the Prevented Extension, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Prevented Extension?

Prevented Extension is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Prevented Extension can be measured.

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