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Slenderness Ratio
Slenderness Ratio: Ratio determining column buckling behavior. A Columns formula in civil engineering. Variables λ, K, L and r, each with SI and imperial units.
Columns
Specification
- Name
- Slenderness Ratio
- Discipline
- civil
- Category
- Columns
- LaTeX
- \lambda = \frac{KL}{r}
- Description
- Ratio determining column buckling behavior
- Can solve for
- λ, K, L, r
- Tags
- slenderness, column, buckling, ratio
Variables
| Symbol | Name | Unit | Si Unit | Imperial Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| λ | Slenderness Ratio | — | — | — |
| K | Effective Length Factor | — | — | — |
| L | Column Length | m | m | ft |
| r | Radius of Gyration | m | m | in |