Thermal expansion calculator

Computes thermal elongation, strain, and induced stress for constrained members

Inputs

Results

Thermal elongation (ΔL)

inches

Thermal strain (ε)

in/in

Thermal stress (σ)

psi

Induced force (F = σ × A)

pounds


Material reference table

Material α (in/in·°F) E (psi) σ/ΔT (psi/°F)