Which formula is used to calculate the elongation of a PSC Girder?

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Accepted Answer

The formula used to calculate the elongation of PSC Girder is based on the modulus of elasticity and the change in length.

The formula for calculating elongation is: Elongation = (Load x Length) / (Modulus of Elasticity x Area)
Modulus of Elasticity is a measure of a material's stiffness and is specific to the material used in the PSC Girder
The change in length is the difference between the original length and the length after applying a load
Area refers to the cross-sectional area of the PSC Girder
Example: If a PSC Girder has a load of 1000 N, original length of 10 meters, modulus of elasticity of 200 GPa, and cross-sectional area of 0.1 m^2, the elongation can be calculated using the formula

Accepted Answer

Integrating P xdx/AE we reach the conclusion of change in elongation =PL/AE where P is the applies load, L is the length of member,Area of Cross section and E=Modulus of elasticity of Mild steel ie 2×10pw5 N/mm2.

Which formula is used to calculate the elongation of a PSC Girder?

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