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Compactness of Rectangular HSS For Compression: |
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Calculation: |
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(Note: All input Metric units are converted to English units
for the equations below and then the output English units are converted back to
Metric) |
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AISC Table B4.1a, Case 6: |
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This calculation applies to rectangular HSS. |
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Inside width of flange (b1 - in or mm) |
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Steel yield strength (fy - ksi or MPa) |
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Thickness of the flange (tf - in
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Width thickness ratio leg, WTF =TF = |
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Limiting slenderness for compact flange, WTFp = |
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Limiting slenderness for noncompact flange, WTFr = |
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Flange compact, noncompact or slender? |
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