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Stefan Hoffmann, M.Sc.
2026-02-04

What is KINDEM cross-section range?

What is KINDEM cross-section range?

Answer:

This cross-section property is used, for example, for calculations according to second-order torsional buckling analysis.

The calculation is described, for example, in “Petersen 1996 – Structural Analysis and Stability of Building Structures.”

ry,Kindem=1Iy×∫Fz(y2+z2)dF
rz,Kindem=1Iz×∫Fy(y2+z2)dF
KINDEM Section Range
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References
  1. Petersen, C. (2982). Statik und Stabilität der Baukonstruktionen (2nd ed.). Wiesbaden, Vieweg.
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