Equivalent Round Section Dimension

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How is the dimension for an equivalent round section calculated in the Timber Design add-on?

Answer

The formula to determine the initial section depth di (CSA) or the equivalent square section dimension aeq (NDS) used for the slenderness ratio calculation is as follows:

Equivalent Square Section Dimension

di = π·d24      (CSA O86)aeq = π·d24    (NDS)

di Initial section depth
d Diameter (section depth)
aeq Equivalent square section dimension

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