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Yield strength of steel is the level of stress that corresponds to the yield point. Check FAQs
fy=2Qfactorππ(r2)Es(kLc)2
fy - Yield Strength of Steel?Qfactor - Factor Q?r - Radius of Gyration?Es - Modulus of Elasticity?k - Effective Length Factor?Lc - Length of Member between Supports?π - Archimedes' constant?

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249.9949Edit=20.0142Edit3.14163.1416(15Edit2)200000Edit(0.5Edit450Edit)2
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Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fy=2Qfactorππ(r2)Es(kLc)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fy=20.0142ππ(15mm2)200000MPa(0.5450mm)2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
fy=20.01423.14163.1416(15mm2)200000MPa(0.5450mm)2
Next Step Convert Units
fy=20.01423.14163.1416(0.015m2)2E+11Pa(0.50.45m)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fy=20.01423.14163.1416(0.0152)2E+11(0.50.45)2
Next Step Evaluate
fy=249994886.234171Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
fy=249.994886234171MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fy=249.9949MPa

Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Yield Strength of Steel
Yield strength of steel is the level of stress that corresponds to the yield point.
Symbol: fy
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor Q
Factor Q is geometrical constant based on the material of the member.
Symbol: Qfactor
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Gyration
Radius of Gyration is used to compare how various structural shapes will behave under compression along an axis. It is used to predict buckling in a compression member or beam.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Modulus of Elasticity
Modulus of Elasticity of a material is a measure of its stiffness.
Symbol: Es
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Length Factor
Effective Length Factor is the factor used for the members in the frame. It depends on the ratio of compression member stiffness to the end restraint stiffness.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Member between Supports
Length of Member between Supports influencing load and resistance factor design for bridge columns.
Symbol: Lc
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Yield Strength of Steel

​Go Steel Yield Strength given Buckling Stress for Q Factor Less than or Equal to 1
fy=Fcr1-(Qfactor2)
​Go Steel Yield Strength given Buckling Stress for Q Factor Greater than 1
fy=Fcr2Q

Other formulas in Load and Resistance Factor for Bridge Columns category

​Go Maximum Strength for Compression Members
Pu=0.85AgFcr
​Go Column Gross Effective Area given Maximum Strength
Ag=Pu0.85Fcr
​Go Buckling Stress given Maximum Strength
Fcr=Pu0.85Ag
​Go Q Factor
Qfactor=((kLcr)2)(fy2ππEs)

How to Evaluate Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor?

Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor evaluator uses Yield Strength of Steel = (2*Factor Q*pi*pi*(Radius of Gyration^2)*Modulus of Elasticity)/((Effective Length Factor*Length of Member between Supports)^2) to evaluate the Yield Strength of Steel, The Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor formula is defined as the strength at which steel will take load till failure. Yield Strength of Steel is denoted by fy symbol.

How to evaluate Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor, enter Factor Q (Qfactor), Radius of Gyration (r), Modulus of Elasticity (Es), Effective Length Factor (k) & Length of Member between Supports (Lc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor

What is the formula to find Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor?
The formula of Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor is expressed as Yield Strength of Steel = (2*Factor Q*pi*pi*(Radius of Gyration^2)*Modulus of Elasticity)/((Effective Length Factor*Length of Member between Supports)^2). Here is an example- 0.00025 = (2*0.014248*pi*pi*(0.015^2)*200000000000)/((0.5*0.45)^2).
How to calculate Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor?
With Factor Q (Qfactor), Radius of Gyration (r), Modulus of Elasticity (Es), Effective Length Factor (k) & Length of Member between Supports (Lc) we can find Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor using the formula - Yield Strength of Steel = (2*Factor Q*pi*pi*(Radius of Gyration^2)*Modulus of Elasticity)/((Effective Length Factor*Length of Member between Supports)^2). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Yield Strength of Steel?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Yield Strength of Steel-
  • Yield Strength of Steel=Buckling Stress/(1-(Factor Q/2))OpenImg
  • Yield Strength of Steel=Buckling Stress*2*Q FactorsOpenImg
Can the Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor be negative?
No, the Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor?
Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Stress. Pascal[MPa], Newton per Square Meter[MPa], Newton per Square Millimeter[MPa] are the few other units in which Steel Yield Strength given Q Factor can be measured.
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