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07 Thermal Stress PDF
07 Thermal Stress PDF
Hinges
Hinges
L = t L
where
= Coefficient of thermal expansion (in/in/oF)
t = temperature increase (+) / decrease (-)
L = initial length
Concrete 6 3–4 11 20 – 28
Masonry 4 1–3 7 7 – 21
Glass 44 9.6 80 66
f = t E
where
f = thermal stress
= thermal coefficient
t = temperature change
E = elastic modulus
Thermal strain
L = t L
L = 6x10-6x90ox3720” L = 2”
Provide 2 ½” joint 2.5” > 2”
Assume
Steel girders
Span L= 120’ x 12” L =1,440”
Temperature change t = 107o
Thermal coefficient = 6.5x10-6/oF
E-modulus E = 29x106 psi
Girder strain
L = 6.5x10-6x107ox1440” L = 1”
Note:
½” girder elongation induces bending stress and
deflection in columns