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Shape factor to form factor for bending & axial load in rectangular sections

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MRBguy

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Hello folks,

A while back there was a posting giving a formula for form factor as K=(1+4k)/5. Where "k" is the shape factor (1.5 for a rectangular section). Can anyone point me towards a reference for "K=(1+4k)"? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

 
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