Warping Constant in Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings Formulas

Warping Constant is a measure of the resistance of a thin-walled open cross-section to warping. Warping refers to the out-of-plane deformation of the cross-section that occurs during torsion. And is denoted by C_w.

Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings formulas that make use of Warping Constant

fxBeam Buckling Factor 2Go

fxCritical Elastic MomentGo

FAQ

What is the Warping Constant?

Warping Constant is a measure of the resistance of a thin-walled open cross-section to warping. Warping refers to the out-of-plane deformation of the cross-section that occurs during torsion.

Can the Warping Constant be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Warping Constant, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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