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Shrinkage Strain is the value for strain caused due to shrinkage in concrete. Check FAQs
εsh=ΔflossEs
εsh - Shrinkage Strain?Δfloss - Loss in Prestress?Es - Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Reinforcement?

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0.1Edit=20Edit200000Edit
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Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
εsh=ΔflossEs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
εsh=20GPa200000MPa
Next Step Convert Units
εsh=2E+10Pa2E+11Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
εsh=2E+102E+11
LAST Step Evaluate
εsh=0.1

Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress Formula Elements

Variables
Shrinkage Strain
Shrinkage Strain is the value for strain caused due to shrinkage in concrete.
Symbol: εsh
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Loss in Prestress
Loss in Prestress is the loss found in the prestress due to shrinkage or creep or anchorage slip etc.
Symbol: Δfloss
Measurement: PressureUnit: GPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Reinforcement
Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Reinforcement is a measure of its stiffness.
Symbol: Es
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Shrinkage Strain

​Go Shrinkage Strain for Post tensioning
εsh=0.002log10(t+2)

Other formulas in Losses due to Creep and Shrinkage category

​Go Ultimate Creep Strain
εcr,ult=Φεel
​Go Elastic Strain given Creep Strain
εel=εcr,ultΦ
​Go Creep Coefficient given Creep Strain
Φ=εcr,ultεel
​Go Loss in Prestress given Creep Strain
Δfloss=Esεcr,ult

How to Evaluate Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress?

Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress evaluator uses Shrinkage Strain = Loss in Prestress/Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Reinforcement to evaluate the Shrinkage Strain, The Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress is defined as the value of strain caused due to shrinkage in concrete. It depends on interval of time and moisture conditions, but is independent of stresses in member due to loads. Shrinkage Strain is denoted by εsh symbol.

How to evaluate Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress, enter Loss in Prestress (Δfloss) & Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Reinforcement (Es) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress

What is the formula to find Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress?
The formula of Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress is expressed as Shrinkage Strain = Loss in Prestress/Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Reinforcement. Here is an example- 0.1 = 20000000000/200000000000.
How to calculate Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress?
With Loss in Prestress (Δfloss) & Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Reinforcement (Es) we can find Ultimate Shrinkage Strain given Loss in Prestress using the formula - Shrinkage Strain = Loss in Prestress/Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Reinforcement.
What are the other ways to Calculate Shrinkage Strain?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shrinkage Strain-
  • Shrinkage Strain=0.002/(log10(Age of Concrete+2))OpenImg
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