Beam Buckling Factor 2 Calculator

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✖The Warping Constant is often referred to as the warping moment of inertia. It is a quantity derived from a cross-section.ⓘ Warping Constant [C_w]			+10% -10%
✖Moment of Inertia about Y-axis is defined as the moment of inertia of cross-section about YY.ⓘ Moment of Inertia about Y-axis [I_y]			+10% -10%
✖Section modulus about major axis is the ratio between second moment of area to distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber about the major axis. ⓘ Section modulus about major axis [S_x]			+10% -10%
✖Shear Modulus of Elasticity is one of the measures of mechanical properties of solids. Other elastic moduli are Young's modulus and bulk modulus.ⓘ Shear Modulus of Elasticity [G]			+10% -10%
✖The Torsional constant is a geometrical property of a bar's cross-section which is involved in the relationship between the angle of twist and applied torque along the axis of the bar.ⓘ Torsional constant [J]			+10% -10%

✖Beam buckling factor 2 is the value used as factor of safety against buckling by applied loads. ⓘ Beam Buckling Factor 2 [X₂]

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Strain Energy in Torsion when Angle of Twist is Given

Strain Energy=(Polar moment of Inertia*Shear Modulus of Elasticity*Angle of Twist^2)/(2*Length) GO

Length over which Deformation Takes Place when Strain Energy in Torsion is Given

Length=sqrt(2*Strain Energy*Polar moment of Inertia*Shear Modulus of Elasticity/Torque^2) GO

Polar Moment of Inertia when Strain Energy in Torsion is Given

Polar moment of Inertia=(Torque^2)*Length/(2*Strain Energy*Shear Modulus of Elasticity) GO

Strain Energy in Shear when Shear Deformation is Given

Strain Energy=(Shear Area*Shear Modulus of Elasticity*(Shear Deformation^2))/(2*Length) GO

Torque when Strain Energy in Torsion is Given

Torque=sqrt(2*Strain Energy*Polar moment of Inertia*Shear Modulus of Elasticity/Length) GO

Strain Energy in Torsion

Strain Energy=(Torque^2)*Length/(2*Polar moment of Inertia*Shear Modulus of Elasticity) GO

Shear Load when Strain Energy in Shear is Given

Shear Force=sqrt(2*Strain Energy*Shear Area*Shear Modulus of Elasticity/Length) GO

Shear Area when Strain Energy in Shear is Given

Shear Area=(Shear Force^2)*Length/(2*Strain Energy*Shear Modulus of Elasticity) GO

Strain Energy in Shear

Strain Energy=(Shear Force^2)*Length/(2*Shear Area*Shear Modulus of Elasticity) GO

Length over which Deformation Takes Place when Strain Energy in Shear is Given

Length=2*Strain Energy*Shear Area*Shear Modulus of Elasticity/(Shear Force^2) GO

Beam Buckling Factor 2 Formula

Beam buckling factor 2=(4*Warping Constant/Moment of Inertia about Y-axis)*((Section modulus about major axis)/(Shear Modulus of Elasticity*Torsional constant))^2
X2=(4*Cw/Iy)*((Sx)/(G*J))^2

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Why is beam buckling factor used?

Since the buckling failure can cause serious catastrophic results, a high factor of safety will be used for design purpose. Here, for calculating the limiting unbraced length two different safety factors are considered, among which one of them is evaluated using the above formula.

How to Calculate Beam Buckling Factor 2?

Beam Buckling Factor 2 calculator uses Beam buckling factor 2=(4*Warping Constant/Moment of Inertia about Y-axis)*((Section modulus about major axis)/(Shear Modulus of Elasticity*Torsional constant))^2 to calculate the Beam buckling factor 2, The Beam Buckling Factor 2 is considered as the safety factor value against buckling failure due to load acting on the member. . Beam buckling factor 2 and is denoted by X₂ symbol.

How to calculate Beam Buckling Factor 2 using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Beam Buckling Factor 2, enter Warping Constant (C_w), Moment of Inertia about Y-axis (I_y), Section modulus about major axis (S_x), Shear Modulus of Elasticity (G) and Torsional constant (J) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Beam Buckling Factor 2 calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.000E-21 = (4*10/50)*((5E-08)/(100*10))^2.

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What is Beam Buckling Factor 2?

The Beam Buckling Factor 2 is considered as the safety factor value against buckling failure due to load acting on the member. and is represented as X₂=(4*C_{w/I_{y)*((S_x)/(G*J))^2}} or Beam buckling factor 2=(4*Warping Constant/Moment of Inertia about Y-axis)*((Section modulus about major axis)/(Shear Modulus of Elasticity*Torsional constant))^2. The Warping Constant is often referred to as the warping moment of inertia. It is a quantity derived from a cross-section, Moment of Inertia about Y-axis is defined as the moment of inertia of cross-section about YY, Section modulus about major axis is the ratio between second moment of area to distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber about the major axis. , Shear Modulus of Elasticity is one of the measures of mechanical properties of solids. Other elastic moduli are Young's modulus and bulk modulus and The Torsional constant is a geometrical property of a bar's cross-section which is involved in the relationship between the angle of twist and applied torque along the axis of the bar.

How to calculate Beam Buckling Factor 2?

The Beam Buckling Factor 2 is considered as the safety factor value against buckling failure due to load acting on the member. is calculated using Beam buckling factor 2=(4*Warping Constant/Moment of Inertia about Y-axis)*((Section modulus about major axis)/(Shear Modulus of Elasticity*Torsional constant))^2. To calculate Beam Buckling Factor 2, you need Warping Constant (C_w), Moment of Inertia about Y-axis (I_y), Section modulus about major axis (S_x), Shear Modulus of Elasticity (G) and Torsional constant (J). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Warping Constant, Moment of Inertia about Y-axis, Section modulus about major axis, Shear Modulus of Elasticity and Torsional constant and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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