Radius of Gyration in Allowable Stress Design Formulas

Radius of Gyration is the distance from the axis of rotation to a point where the total mass of any body is supposed to be concentrated. And is denoted by r. Radius of Gyration is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of Gyration is always positive.

Allowable Stress Design formulas that make use of Radius of Gyration

fxAllowable Compressive Stress when Slenderness Ratio is Greater than CcGo

fxAllowable Compressive Stress when Slenderness Ratio is Less than CcGo

fxSafety Factor for Allowable Compressive StressGo

fxSimplifying Term for Allowable Stress EquationsGo

FAQ

What is the Radius of Gyration?

Radius of Gyration is the distance from the axis of rotation to a point where the total mass of any body is supposed to be concentrated. Radius of Gyration is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of Gyration is always positive.

Can the Radius of Gyration be negative?

No, the Radius of Gyration, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Radius of Gyration?

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

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