Allowable Compression Stress
Allowable Compression Stress is the maximum stress (tensile, compressive or bending) that is allowed to be applied on a structural material.
Symbol: Fa
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.
Effective Column Length
Effective Column Length of a column is the length of an equivalent pin-ended column that has the same load-carrying capacity and buckling behaviour as the actual column with different end conditions.
Symbol: l
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Gyration
Radius of Gyration is the distance from the axis of rotation to a point where the total mass of any body is supposed to be concentrated.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor for Allowable Stress Design
Factor for Allowable Stress Design is the usual term used to demarcate between inelastic and elastic member buckling.
Symbol: Cc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Yield Stress of Steel
Yield Stress of Steel is the stress at which the material begins to deform plastically, meaning it will not return to its original shape when the applied force is removed.
Symbol: Fy
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Safety Factor
Safety factor otherwise called as factor of safety expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for an intended load.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.