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SECTION FACTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
DEF

The ratio of the moment of inertia of the cross section of a beam undergoing flexure to the greatest distance of an element of the beam from the neutral axis.

CONT

The section modulus largely determines the flexural strength of a beam of given material. Also called section factor.

Key term(s)
  • section modules
  • section moduli
  • section moduluses

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
DEF

[...] quotient quadratique de l'aire par la distance à l'axe du point de cette aire le plus éloigné de l'axe.

CONT

Le module d'inertie s'exprime en mètres cubes.

OBS

Module de section [exprimé en] cm³ (po³).

Spanish

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