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Define section modulus.
Define section modulus.
Section Modulus (z) is the ratio of the moment of inertia of the beam cross-section about the neutral axis to the distance ($y_{max}$) of the extreme fiber from the neutral axis.
What is the formula for the section modulus?
What is the formula for the section modulus?
Z = I/$y_{max}$
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Section Modulus Definition
- Section modulus (Z) is the ratio of the moment of inertia (I) of a beam's cross-section about its neutral axis to the maximum distance (ymax) from the neutral axis to the extreme fiber.
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Test your understanding of the section modulus, an essential concept in structural engineering. This quiz covers the relationship between the moment of inertia and the distance from the neutral axis. Challenge yourself with questions related to beam cross-sections.
