Wednesday, August 1, 2007

PLASTIC BENDING

question:
 
Subject: Z properties, calculations
From: "Jason Christensen" <jason.christensen@wcaeng.com>
To: <seaint@seaint.org>

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Does anyone know where I can find a table that would include the
equations for calculating the plastic section, Z (in^3), for common
shapes. =20
 
 
ANSWER:
 
Kaliszky, S. Plasticity. Theory and Engineering Applications. Elsevier, 1989
 
A uni library will have it.
Try an interlibrary loan from your local one.
 
If you fail, I can send you my own, less complete.
 
Sincerely,
Gregory from Oz