Tangent Modulus and the Strength of Steel Columns in Tests (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

O. H. Basquin

 
9780266877301: Tangent Modulus and the Strength of Steel Columns in Tests (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understanding how tangent modulus shapes steel column strength and testing results.

This book examines a practical approach to predicting column behavior using tangent modulus and Engesser’s theory, based on extensive test data.

In clear, accessible terms, it explains how tangent modulus differs from Young’s modulus and how it can be applied to estimate column strength. It also reviews assumptions, discusses how stress-modulus curves relate to column action, and considers the limitations of existing theories when resistance changes with time and loading conditions.
  • Learn how tangent modulus is defined and measured from stress–strain data.
  • See Engesser’s formula adapted to column strength and its practical use.
  • Explore how stress–modulus curves are constructed from test data and what they reveal about different column types and slenderness.
  • Understand where current theories work and where they may fail, with guidance on interpretation for design.
Ideal for readers of structural testing, metallurgical study, and engineering design who want a practical view of how material behavior informs column strength.

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ISBN 10:  1528320719 ISBN 13:  9781528320719
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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