K is a stiffness factor used in the calculation of deflections in beams due to an applied load. It is a function of the Young’s modulus, E, of the material, the cross-sectional area, A, of the beam, and the moment of inertia, I, of the cross-section. The higher the value of K, the stiffer the beam and the smaller the deflection.
Other related questions:
Q: What is the formula for axial load?
A: The axial load is the force that is exerted along the axis of an object. It is measured in newtons (N).
Q: What is axial stress formula?
A: The axial stress formula is given by:
σ = F/A
Q: What is the unit of axial load?
A: There is no definitive answer to this question since there is no standard definition for axial load. However, it is generally agreed that axial load is a force acting along the axis of an object. The most common units for measuring force are newtons (N) or pounds-force (lbf).
Q: What is axial load force?
A: Axial load force is the force exerted on an object along its axis.
Bibliography
- Mechanics of Materials: Axial Load – Boston University
- Mechanics of Materials: Strain – Boston University
- mechanics of materials: axial loads & torsion – UAH
- Axial Loading – – S.B.A. Invent
- 13-stress-strain-1.pdf – University of Arizona
- Lecture 2 Axially-loaded Members
- Chapter 2 Axial Loaded Members