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Torsional Resistance of structural steel shapes.

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rpierce100

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I recently had to determine the torsional stress on a structural channel (C10x15.3). I used the formula which has the torsional resistance as a factor in the equation. However I could not find a reference that listed this parameter as a property of the section. I ended up calculating the torsional resistance by hand. Does anyone know of a reference material which lists torsional resistance as part of the properties of steel sections?
 
The torsional constant, J and the warping constant Cw is given in the steel handbook. Torsional stress and rotation can be calculated from that. See the attached link for further information.

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 https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CFAQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fengineering.purdue.edu%2F~ahvarma%2FCE%2520579%2FReferences%2FAISC_Torsion_Guide.pdf&ei=v5dgUYurNKWriALC24HADA&usg=AFQjCNHpg3_fJeZvTNhcz0t5o7bwVOAppQ&bvm=bv.44770516,d.cGE
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