Steel Building Height Variation in Summer vs Winter: Thermal Physics Analysis

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Start date Dec 20, 2011
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The discussion focuses on the thermal expansion of steel in relation to temperature variations, specifically comparing a 50m high steel building at 38°C and -5°C. As temperatures rise, steel expands, leading to an increase in height. The coefficient of linear expansion for steel is approximately 12 x 10^-6 per degree Celsius, which can be used to calculate the height difference. The calculated height increase due to thermal expansion is significant, illustrating the importance of considering temperature effects in engineering design. Understanding these thermal physics principles is crucial for ensuring structural integrity throughout seasonal temperature changes.

Dec 20, 2011

retsehc0401

Thermal Physics (Help me!)

Following an engineering design, a building is constructed using a steel framework that is 50m high. How much taller is it on a summer day when the temperature is 38^oC than on a -5^oC winter day?

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