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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.

Related formulas

Variables

kStiffness (N/m)
AThe cross-sectional area, (m2)
EYoung's modulus (Pa)
lLength of the element. (m)