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Section Modulus

The section modulus takes the Second Moment of Area (measure of the stiffness of

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The section modulus takes the Second Moment of Area (measure of the stiffness of a object due to its geometric shape) and divides this by the distance from the Neutral Axis to the outer surface of the object.

The Section Modulus is used to calculate the Maximum Bending Moment.


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