Tension Correction to Measured Length Calculator

✖The Final Tension is the actual tension applied during observation.ⓘ Final Tension [P_f]			+10% -10%
✖Initial Tension is the initial force or stress applied to a structural element or a component of a structure before it undergoes any external loading.ⓘ Initial Tension [P_i]			+10% -10%
✖Measured Length is the length measured from steel tape during observation.ⓘ Measured Length [s]			+10% -10%
✖Area of Tape is the cross-sectional area of a measuring tape, typically a steel or fiberglass tape used for distance measurement in the field.ⓘ Area of Tape [A]			+10% -10%
✖Modulus of Elasticity of Steel, also known as Young's modulus, is a measure of the stiffness of the material.ⓘ Modulus of Elasticity of Steel [E_s]			+10% -10%

✖Tension Correction is a Correction applied to the measured length of a tape or chain in surveying to account for the sag or tension in the tape or chain, which can cause errors in measurement.ⓘ Tension Correction to Measured Length [C_p]

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Tension Correction to Measured Length Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Tension Correction = (((Final Tension-Initial Tension)*Measured Length)*100000/(Area of Tape*Modulus of Elasticity of Steel))
C_p = (((P_f-P_i)*s)*100000/(A*E_s))
This formula uses 6 Variables

Variables Used

Tension Correction - (Measured in Meter) - Tension Correction is a Correction applied to the measured length of a tape or chain in surveying to account for the sag or tension in the tape or chain, which can cause errors in measurement.
Final Tension - (Measured in Newton) - The Final Tension is the actual tension applied during observation.
Initial Tension - (Measured in Newton) - Initial Tension is the initial force or stress applied to a structural element or a component of a structure before it undergoes any external loading.
Measured Length - (Measured in Meter) - Measured Length is the length measured from steel tape during observation.
Area of Tape - (Measured in Square Meter) - Area of Tape is the cross-sectional area of a measuring tape, typically a steel or fiberglass tape used for distance measurement in the field.
Modulus of Elasticity of Steel - (Measured in Megapascal) - Modulus of Elasticity of Steel, also known as Young's modulus, is a measure of the stiffness of the material.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Final Tension: 11.1 Newton --> 11.1 Newton No Conversion Required
Initial Tension: 8 Newton --> 8 Newton No Conversion Required
Measured Length: 10.993 Meter --> 10.993 Meter No Conversion Required
Area of Tape: 4.16 Square Meter --> 4.16 Square Meter No Conversion Required
Modulus of Elasticity of Steel: 200000 Megapascal --> 200000 Megapascal No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_p = (((P_f-P_i)*s)*100000/(A*E_s)) --> (((11.1-8)*10.993)*100000/(4.16*200000))

Evaluating ... ...

C_p = 4.09594951923077

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

4.09594951923077 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

4.09594951923077 ≈ 4.09595 Meter <-- Tension Correction

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Tension Correction to Measured Length

LaTeX Go Tension Correction = (((Final Tension-Initial Tension)*Measured Length)*100000/(Area of Tape*Modulus of Elasticity of Steel))

Tape Cross-Sectional Area for Tension Correction to Measured Length

LaTeX Go Area of Tape = ((Final Tension-Initial Tension)*Measured Length)*100000/(Tension Correction*Modulus of Elasticity of Steel)

Tape Elasticity Modulus given Tension Correction to Measured Length

LaTeX Go Modulus of Elasticity of Steel = ((Final Tension-Initial Tension)*Measured Length)*100000/(Tension Correction*Area of Tape)

Sag Correction of Unsupported Tape

LaTeX Go Sag Correction = ((Weight of Tape per Unit Length^2)*(Unsupported Length^3))/(24*(Initial Tension^2))

Tension Correction to Measured Length Formula

LaTeX Go

Tension Correction = (((Final Tension-Initial Tension)*Measured Length)*100000/(Area of Tape*Modulus of Elasticity of Steel))
C_p = (((P_f-P_i)*s)*100000/(A*E_s))

How is the Correction Factor for Tension and Sag Calculated?

Errors in tension and sag corrections can be minimized in surveying by ensuring that the tape is properly supported and that the tension applied is consistent and within the range specified by the tape manufacturer. Additionally, the tape should be kept clean and dry to prevent any changes in its properties.

How is the Correction Factor for Tension and Sag Calculated?

The correction factor is calculated based on the tension, sag, and other physical properties of the cable or wire, such as its weight per unit length and the distance between supports.

How to Calculate Tension Correction to Measured Length?

Tension Correction to Measured Length calculator uses Tension Correction = (((Final Tension-Initial Tension)*Measured Length)*100000/(Area of Tape*Modulus of Elasticity of Steel)) to calculate the Tension Correction, The Tension Correction to Measured Length formula is defined as the correction applied to counteract the change in length of steel tape due to tension. Tension Correction is denoted by C_p symbol.

How to calculate Tension Correction to Measured Length using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Tension Correction to Measured Length, enter Final Tension (P_f), Initial Tension (P_i), Measured Length (s), Area of Tape (A) & Modulus of Elasticity of Steel (E_s) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Tension Correction to Measured Length calculation can be explained with given input values -> 4.098558 = (((11.1-8)*10.993)*100000/(4.16*200000000000)).

FAQ

What is Tension Correction to Measured Length?

The Tension Correction to Measured Length formula is defined as the correction applied to counteract the change in length of steel tape due to tension and is represented as C_p = (((P_f-P_i)*s)*100000/(A*E_s)) or Tension Correction = (((Final Tension-Initial Tension)*Measured Length)*100000/(Area of Tape*Modulus of Elasticity of Steel)). The Final Tension is the actual tension applied during observation, Initial Tension is the initial force or stress applied to a structural element or a component of a structure before it undergoes any external loading, Measured Length is the length measured from steel tape during observation, Area of Tape is the cross-sectional area of a measuring tape, typically a steel or fiberglass tape used for distance measurement in the field & Modulus of Elasticity of Steel, also known as Young's modulus, is a measure of the stiffness of the material.

How to calculate Tension Correction to Measured Length?

The Tension Correction to Measured Length formula is defined as the correction applied to counteract the change in length of steel tape due to tension is calculated using Tension Correction = (((Final Tension-Initial Tension)*Measured Length)*100000/(Area of Tape*Modulus of Elasticity of Steel)). To calculate Tension Correction to Measured Length, you need Final Tension (P_f), Initial Tension (P_i), Measured Length (s), Area of Tape (A) & Modulus of Elasticity of Steel (E_s). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Final Tension, Initial Tension, Measured Length, Area of Tape & Modulus of Elasticity of Steel and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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