Αxial stiffness for an element in tension
Description
The stiffness of a body is a measure of the resistance offered by an elastic body to deformation.
Tension describes the pulling force exerted by each end of a string, cable, chain, or similar one-dimensional continuous object, or by each end of a rod, truss member, or similar three dimensional object.
Stiffness for an element in tension is depended on the material and the shape of the element and boundary conditions.
Variables
k | Stiffness (N/m) |
A | The cross-sectional area, (m2) |
E | Young's modulus (Pa) |
l | Length of the element. (m) |