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SF_6



Function SF_6 provides the shape factor  ([m] or [ft])for conduction between the external surfaces of a beam buried in a semi-infinite medium.

Inputs:
a = width of beam (parallel to surface) ([m] or [ft])
b = thickness of beam (perpendicular to surface) ([m] or [ft])
w = depth of beam (surface to top of beam) ([m] or [ft])

Example:  SF = SF_6(b, a, w, L)

Reference: Incropera, F. & DeWitt, D. (2002). Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer, 5th ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. p. 193-194.


Shape Factors Index