Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force Formula

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Strain is simply the measure of how much an object is stretched or deformed. Check FAQs
ε=NuAsEp
ε - Strain?Nu - Tension Force?As - Area of Prestressing Steel?Ep - Prestressed Young's Modulus?

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1.3028Edit=1000Edit20.2Edit38Edit
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Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ε=NuAsEp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ε=1000N20.2mm²38kg/cm³
Next Step Convert Units
ε=1000N2E-53.8E+7kg/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ε=10002E-53.8E+7
Next Step Evaluate
ε=1.30276185513288
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ε=1.3028

Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force Formula Elements

Variables
Strain
Strain is simply the measure of how much an object is stretched or deformed.
Symbol: ε
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tension Force
Tension Force is a pulling force transmitted axially from the member.
Symbol: Nu
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Prestressing Steel
Area of Prestressing Steel is the total cross sectional area of tendons.
Symbol: As
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Prestressed Young's Modulus
Prestressed Young's Modulus is in essence the stiffness of a material or how easily it is bended or stretched in prestressed members.
Symbol: Ep
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/cm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Evaluation of Average Strain and Neutral Axis Depth category

​Go Average Strain under Tension
εm=ε1-Wcr(hCrack-x)(DCC-x)3EsAs(Leff-x)
​Go Strain at Selected Level given Average Strain under Tension
ε1=εm+Wcr(hCrack-x)(DCC-x)3EsAs(Leff-x)
​Go Height of Crack Width at Soffit given Average Strain
hCrack=((ε1-εm)(3EsAs(d-x))Wcr(DCC-x))+x
​Go Couple Force of Cross Section
C=0.5EcεcxWcr

How to Evaluate Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force?

Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force evaluator uses Strain = Tension Force/(Area of Prestressing Steel*Prestressed Young's Modulus) to evaluate the Strain, The Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force is defined as change in shape or size of body due to deforming force applied on it. Strain is strain at prestressing level. Strain is denoted by ε symbol.

How to evaluate Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force, enter Tension Force (Nu), Area of Prestressing Steel (As) & Prestressed Young's Modulus (Ep) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force

What is the formula to find Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force?
The formula of Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force is expressed as Strain = Tension Force/(Area of Prestressing Steel*Prestressed Young's Modulus). Here is an example- 1.315789 = 1000/(2.02E-05*38000000).
How to calculate Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force?
With Tension Force (Nu), Area of Prestressing Steel (As) & Prestressed Young's Modulus (Ep) we can find Strain in Prestressed Steel given Tension Force using the formula - Strain = Tension Force/(Area of Prestressing Steel*Prestressed Young's Modulus).
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