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Section modulus

Scope note

The moment of inertia of the area of the cross section of a structural member divided by the distance from the center of gravity to the farthest point of the section; a measure of the flexural strength of the beam. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300072692

Broader Terms used

strength of materials

Term used for

modulus, section

Created

13yrs ago

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