How to Calculate Thermal Strain?
Thermal Strain calculator uses Thermal Strain = Prevented Extension/Initial Length to calculate the Thermal Strain, The Thermal strain can be found by dividing the extension prevented by the original length. The rod is prevented from expanding. Thermal Strain is denoted by ε symbol.
How to calculate Thermal Strain using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Thermal Strain, enter Prevented Extension (ΔL) & Initial Length (l0) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Thermal Strain calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.2 = 1/5.