Rankine's formula
(also Rankine formula) Physics and Engineering
noun
Any of a number of formulae derived by Rankine in his work in various fields; specifically one giving the load under which a supporting column will collapse in terms of the height and cross-section of the column, and quantities determined by the material of which it is made.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
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