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Minimum Bend Radius Calculator






 

 

 


How This Is Calculated


$$ R_{min} = k \cdot T $$ where:

Rmin   =   Minimum bend radius   (m)

k   =   Material dependent constant   (dimensionless)

T   =   Material thickness   (m)


Assumptions


  • The material is ductile.
  • There is no cracking at the bend
  • The thickness of the material is uniform.
  • The material is isotropic.


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