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Torsional Constant For Rectangular Section PDF
Torsional Constant For Rectangular Section PDF
J = bt^3/3 where b is the always the longer side. e.g. for a rectangle
J = breadth * depth^3/3
For an I-beam or indeed other section you can simply add all the bt^3/3 i.e. for an I-beam,
J = (1/3)*(bTF*tTF^3+dweb*tweb^3 + bBF*tTF^3)
It should be noted that the formula begins to break down where b isn't >> t. To get a better approximate
there are various tables that give you a factor k to multiply the torsion constant with that’s a function of b/t
Reference https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/st-venants-torsion-constant.763305/