Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load Formula

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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=WLSILmax
z - Section Modulus?WL - Wheel Load?S - Sleeper Spacing?I - Characteristic Length of Rail?Lmax - Seat Load?

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0.0125Edit=43.47Edit2.3Edit16Edit500Edit
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Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
z=WLSILmax
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
z=43.47kN2.3m16m500kN
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
z=43.472.316500
Next Step Evaluate
z=0.012497625
LAST Step Rounding Answer
z=0.0125

Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load 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:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wheel Load
Wheel load is the part of the load of a vehicle that is carried by a single wheel and transmitted by it to the road surface.
Symbol: WL
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sleeper Spacing
Sleeper Spacing refers to the space between the sleepers on rail.
Symbol: S
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Characteristic Length of Rail
Characteristic Length of Rail specifies the length of the rail which is defined as ratio of stiffness and track modulus.
Symbol: I
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Seat Load
Seat Load refers to the maximum allowable load on a rail seat.
Symbol: Lmax
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Lateral Forces category

​Go Maximum Contact Shear Stress
Fs=4.13(FaRw)12
​Go Static Wheel Load given Shear Stress
Fa=(Fs4.13)2Rw
​Go Radius of Wheel given Shear Stress
Rw=(4.13Fs)2Fa
​Go Maximum Load on Rail Seat
Lmax=WLSzI

How to Evaluate Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load?

Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load evaluator uses Section Modulus = (Wheel Load*Sleeper Spacing)/(Characteristic Length of Rail*Seat Load) to evaluate the Section Modulus, The Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load defines the geometric property that projects the strength and hardness of the member or structure. Section Modulus is denoted by z symbol.

How to evaluate Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load, enter Wheel Load (WL), Sleeper Spacing (S), Characteristic Length of Rail (I) & Seat Load (Lmax) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load

What is the formula to find Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load?
The formula of Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load is expressed as Section Modulus = (Wheel Load*Sleeper Spacing)/(Characteristic Length of Rail*Seat Load). Here is an example- 0.0138 = (43470*2.3)/(16*500000).
How to calculate Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load?
With Wheel Load (WL), Sleeper Spacing (S), Characteristic Length of Rail (I) & Seat Load (Lmax) we can find Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load using the formula - Section Modulus = (Wheel Load*Sleeper Spacing)/(Characteristic Length of Rail*Seat Load).
Can the Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load be negative?
Yes, the Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load, measured in Volume can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load?
Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load is usually measured using the Cubic Meter[m³] for Volume. Cubic Centimeter[m³], Cubic Millimeter[m³], Liter[m³] are the few other units in which Section Modulus of Rail given Seat Load can be measured.
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