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Slenderness of Web and Flange of a structural element is a measure of its susceptibility to buckling under compressive stress. Check FAQs
rwf=dctwlmaxbf
rwf - Slenderness of Web and Flange?dc - Web Depth?tw - Web Thickness?lmax - Maximum Unbraced Length?bf - Width of Compression Flange?

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1.0776Edit=46Edit100Edit1921Edit4500Edit
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Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
rwf=dctwlmaxbf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
rwf=46mm100mm1921mm4500mm
Next Step Convert Units
rwf=0.046m0.1m1.921m4.5m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
rwf=0.0460.11.9214.5
Next Step Evaluate
rwf=1.07756376887038
LAST Step Rounding Answer
rwf=1.0776

Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange Formula Elements

Variables
Slenderness of Web and Flange
Slenderness of Web and Flange of a structural element is a measure of its susceptibility to buckling under compressive stress.
Symbol: rwf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Web Depth
Web Depth is the distance between the starting and end of the web ignoring the fillets at both sides.
Symbol: dc
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Web Thickness
Web Thickness is the thickness of the web section in the member of I section.
Symbol: tw
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Unbraced Length
Maximum Unbraced Length also known as the unsupported length, is the largest distance along a structural member between the brace points.
Symbol: lmax
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Compression Flange
Width of Compression Flange is the portion of the slab that acts integrally with the beam and extends on either side of the beam forming the compression zone.
Symbol: bf
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Slenderness of Web and Flange

​Go Slenderness of Web and Flange given Stiffeners and Concentrated Load
rwf=((Rh6800tw3)-10.4)13

Other formulas in Webs under Concentrated Loads category

​Go Stress when Concentrated Load is Applied Close to Beam End
fa=Rtw(N+2.5k)
​Go Stress for Concentrated Load Applied at Distance Larger than Depth of Beam
fa=Rtw(N+5k)
​Go Length of Bearing when Load applied at Distance Larger than Depth of Beam
N=(Rfatw)-5k
​Go Web Thickness for Given Stress
tw=Rfa(N+5k)

How to Evaluate Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange?

Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange evaluator uses Slenderness of Web and Flange = (Web Depth/Web Thickness)/(Maximum Unbraced Length/Width of Compression Flange) to evaluate the Slenderness of Web and Flange, The Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange formula is defined as the ratio of slenderness of web and flange separately. The concentrated load limits depend on this value to decide whether web stiffeners are required or not, for the prevention of sideways web buckling. Slenderness of Web and Flange is denoted by rwf symbol.

How to evaluate Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange, enter Web Depth (dc), Web Thickness (tw), Maximum Unbraced Length (lmax) & Width of Compression Flange (bf) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange

What is the formula to find Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange?
The formula of Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange is expressed as Slenderness of Web and Flange = (Web Depth/Web Thickness)/(Maximum Unbraced Length/Width of Compression Flange). Here is an example- 1.639771 = (0.046/0.1)/(1.921/4.5).
How to calculate Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange?
With Web Depth (dc), Web Thickness (tw), Maximum Unbraced Length (lmax) & Width of Compression Flange (bf) we can find Relative Slenderness of Web and Flange using the formula - Slenderness of Web and Flange = (Web Depth/Web Thickness)/(Maximum Unbraced Length/Width of Compression Flange).
What are the other ways to Calculate Slenderness of Web and Flange?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Slenderness of Web and Flange-
  • Slenderness of Web and Flange=((((Concentrated Load of Reaction*Clear Distance between Flanges)/(6800*Web Thickness^3))-1)/0.4)^(1/3)OpenImg
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