Slenderness Ratio Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Slenderness Ratio (SLNR) is:

\[ SLNR = \frac{L}{RG} \]

Where:

\( SLNR \) is the Slenderness Ratio.
\( L \) is the length (inches).
\( RG \) is the radius of gyration (inches).

What is Slenderness Ratio?

The Slenderness Ratio is a measure used in structural engineering to determine the propensity of a column to buckle. It is calculated by dividing the length of the column by its radius of gyration.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Length (L): 100 inches
Radius of Gyration (RG): 5 inches

Using the formula to calculate the Slenderness Ratio:

\[ SLNR = \frac{100}{5} = 20 \]

This means that the slenderness ratio for this example is 20.