Bim.com Import 2026-03-18 16:38:59 Properties Coefficient of Thermal expansion (α) v1.0
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Coefficient of Thermal expansion (α)
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Definition

The material's rate of dimensional change in response to temperature change

Description

Critical for accommodating movement and preventing buckling in large sheets

Example

12

Technical definition

Data type

Float

Usage

Property groups (1)

References

Reference documents (2)

  • ASTM E831 Thermal expansion (α) Testing v1.0
  • ISO 11359 Thermal Analysis Thermomechanical v1.0

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