The formula to calculate the Shape Factor (SF) is:
\[ SF = \frac{LC + WC}{TC} \]
Shape factor is a term related to the compression or deflection of a material when a load is applied to the material per its given shape. Length of Casting is the length of the container containing the liquid metal in casting. Width of Casting is the width of the container containing the liquid metal in casting. Average Thickness of Section is the thickness of the container containing metal for casting.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ SF = \frac{6.45 + 8.32}{4.3} \approx 3.43488372093023 \]
The Shape Factor is approximately 3.43488372093023.
| Length of Casting (Meter) | Width of Casting (Meter) | Average Thickness of Section (Meter) | Shape Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.330232558139535 |
| 6.1 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.353488372093024 |
| 6.2 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.376744186046511 |
| 6.3 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.400000000000000 |
| 6.4 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.423255813953488 |
| 6.5 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.446511627906977 |
| 6.6 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.469767441860465 |
| 6.7 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.493023255813953 |
| 6.8 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.516279069767442 |
| 6.9 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.539534883720930 |
| 7 | 8.32 | 4.3 | 3.562790697674418 |