Section Modulus about Major Axis in Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings Formulas

Section Modulus about Major Axis is the ratio between second moment of area to distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber about the major axis. And is denoted by S_x. Section Modulus about Major Axis is usually measured using the Cubic Millimeter for Volume. Note that the value of Section Modulus about Major Axis is always positive.

Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings formulas that make use of Section Modulus about Major Axis

fxBeam Buckling Factor 1Go

fxBeam Buckling Factor 2Go

fxLimiting Buckling MomentGo

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What is the Section Modulus about Major Axis?

Section Modulus about Major Axis is the ratio between second moment of area to distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber about the major axis. Section Modulus about Major Axis is usually measured using the Cubic Millimeter for Volume. Note that the value of Section Modulus about Major Axis is always positive.

Can the Section Modulus about Major Axis be negative?

No, the Section Modulus about Major Axis, measured in Volume cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Section Modulus about Major Axis?

Section Modulus about Major Axis is usually measured using the Cubic Millimeter[mm³] for Volume. Cubic Meter[mm³], Cubic Centimeter[mm³], Liter[mm³] are the few other units in which Section Modulus about Major Axis can be measured.

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