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Section Modulus is a geometric property for a given cross-section used in the design of beams or flexural members. Check FAQs
z=BH(D3)-b(d3)6D
z - Section Modulus?BH - Width of a Section Channel?D - Depth of Section?b - Interior Width of Section?d - Interior Depth of Section?

Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section Example

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3.3E-5Edit=20Edit(100.1Edit3)-10.2Edit(10Edit3)6100.1Edit
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Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
z=BH(D3)-b(d3)6D
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
z=20mm(100.1mm3)-10.2mm(10mm3)6100.1mm
Next Step Convert Units
z=0.02m(0.1001m3)-0.0102m(0.01m3)60.1001m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
z=0.02(0.10013)-0.0102(0.013)60.1001
Next Step Evaluate
z=3.33830503163503E-14
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
z=3.33830503163503E-05mm³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
z=3.3E-5mm³

Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section Formula Elements

Variables
Section Modulus
Section Modulus is a geometric property for a given cross-section used in the design of beams or flexural members.
Symbol: z
Measurement: VolumeUnit: mm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of a Section Channel
The Width of a Section Channel refers to the horizontal measurement of the cross-section of the channel.
Symbol: BH
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Section
Depth of Section refers to the vertical distance between the water surface and the bottom of a channel, pipe, or waterway, influencing flow characteristics.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Interior Width of Section
Interior Width of Section is the interior width of the hollow rectangular section.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Interior Depth of Section
Interior Depth of Section is the interior depth of the hollow rectangular section.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Section Modulus

​Go Section Modulus of Rectangular Section
z=BH(D2)6
​Go Section Modulus of Circular Section
z=π(dsection3)32
​Go Section Modulus of Hollow circular tube of uniform section
z=π((dsection4)-(di4))32dsection
​Go Section Modulus of Triangular Section
z=BH(Hs2)24

How to Evaluate Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section?

Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section evaluator uses Section Modulus = (Width of a Section Channel*(Depth of Section^3)-Interior Width of Section*(Interior Depth of Section^3))/(6*Depth of Section) to evaluate the Section Modulus, The Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section formula is defined as the measure of a cross-section's ability to resist bending stresses and is vital for designing hydraulic structures with such profiles. Section Modulus is denoted by z symbol.

How to evaluate Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section, enter Width of a Section Channel (BH), Depth of Section (D), Interior Width of Section (b) & Interior Depth of Section (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section

What is the formula to find Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section?
The formula of Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section is expressed as Section Modulus = (Width of a Section Channel*(Depth of Section^3)-Interior Width of Section*(Interior Depth of Section^3))/(6*Depth of Section). Here is an example- 166983.2 = (0.02*(0.1001^3)-0.0102*(0.01^3))/(6*0.1001).
How to calculate Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section?
With Width of a Section Channel (BH), Depth of Section (D), Interior Width of Section (b) & Interior Depth of Section (d) we can find Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section using the formula - Section Modulus = (Width of a Section Channel*(Depth of Section^3)-Interior Width of Section*(Interior Depth of Section^3))/(6*Depth of Section).
What are the other ways to Calculate Section Modulus?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Section Modulus-
  • Section Modulus=(Width of a Section Channel*(Depth of Section^2))/6OpenImg
  • Section Modulus=(pi*(Diameter of Section^3))/32OpenImg
  • Section Modulus=(pi*((Diameter of Section^4)-(Interior Diameter of Circular Section^4)))/(32*Diameter of Section)OpenImg
Can the Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section be negative?
No, the Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section?
Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Section 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 of Hollow Rectangular Section can be measured.
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