Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop Formula

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Stress in Concrete Section is the force per unit area of the concrete section considered. Check FAQs
fconcrete=ΔfpmElastic
fconcrete - Stress in Concrete Section?Δfp - Prestress Drop?mElastic - Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening?

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16.6667Edit=10Edit0.6Edit
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Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fconcrete=ΔfpmElastic
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fconcrete=10MPa0.6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fconcrete=100.6
Next Step Evaluate
fconcrete=16666666.6666667Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
fconcrete=16.6666666666667MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fconcrete=16.6667MPa

Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop Formula Elements

Variables
Stress in Concrete Section
Stress in Concrete Section is the force per unit area of the concrete section considered.
Symbol: fconcrete
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Prestress Drop
Prestress Drop is the drop in applied prestress force due to strain in tendons.
Symbol: Δfp
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening
Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening is the ratio of the elastic modulus of a particular material in a cross-section to the elastic modulus of the “base” or the reference material.
Symbol: mElastic
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Post Tensioned Members category

​Go Prestress Drop
Δfp=EsΔεp
​Go Prestress Drop given Modular Ratio
Δfp=mElasticfconcrete
​Go Area of Concrete Section given Prestress Drop
Ac=mElasticPBΔfp
​Go Prestress Drop given Stress in concrete at Same Level due to Prestressing Force
Δfp=EsfconcreteEconcrete

How to Evaluate Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop?

Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop evaluator uses Stress in Concrete Section = Prestress Drop/Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening to evaluate the Stress in Concrete Section, The Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop is defined as the parameters, modular ratio, pressure drop and the stress in concrete at the same level of prestressing force. Stress in Concrete Section is denoted by fconcrete symbol.

How to evaluate Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop, enter Prestress Drop (Δfp) & Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening (mElastic) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop

What is the formula to find Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop?
The formula of Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop is expressed as Stress in Concrete Section = Prestress Drop/Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening. Here is an example- 1.7E-5 = 10000000/0.6.
How to calculate Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop?
With Prestress Drop (Δfp) & Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening (mElastic) we can find Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop using the formula - Stress in Concrete Section = Prestress Drop/Modular Ratio for Elastic Shortening.
Can the Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop be negative?
No, the Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop?
Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Stress in Concrete given Prestress Drop can be measured.
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