Shape Factor
Shape factor, abbreviated as k, a dimensionless number, is used in structural it is the strength of the shape no matter the scale for a given load, bending, torsion, or twisting.
Shape Factor formula
\(\large{ k = \frac{Z}{S} }\) |
Where:
\(\large{ k }\) = shape factor
\(\large{ S }\) = elastic section modulus
\(\large{ Z }\) = plastic section modulus