TEC - Thermal Expansion Calculator

About

Thermal Expansion Calculator is an interactive Chrome extension for students, engineers, and anyone working with materials under temperature changes.

Enter basic material properties and instantly compute:
	•	Expansion length (ΔL = α · L · ΔT)
	•	Stress and reaction force if constrained
	•	Strain under temperature changes
	•	Overstress detection (failure check)

Key features:
	•	Supports both free and constrained expansion conditions
	•	Compare multiple materials side by side
	•	Visual bar charts to make results intuitive
	•	Lightweight and accessible directly from your browser toolbar

This extension combines accurate engineering formulas with a modern, responsive interface built on Next.js and shadcn/ui. It’s a fast, practical tool for classroom learning, quick engineering checks, or exploring how different materials behave when heated or cooled.