Allowable Bearing Stress in Base and Bearing Plates Formulas

Allowable Bearing Stress is the maximum bearing stress that can be applied to a material or a structural element without causing failure. And is denoted by F_p. Allowable Bearing Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Allowable Bearing Stress is always positive.

Formulas to find Allowable Bearing Stress in Base and Bearing Plates

fxAllowable Bearing Stress on Concrete when Full Area is used for SupportGo

fxAllowable Bearing Stress on Concrete when Less than Full Area Used for SupportGo

List of variables in Base and Bearing Plates formulas

fx Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete Go

fx Area required by Bearing Plate Go

fx Full Cross Sectional Area of Concrete Support Go

FAQ

What is the Allowable Bearing Stress?

Allowable Bearing Stress is the maximum bearing stress that can be applied to a material or a structural element without causing failure. Allowable Bearing Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Allowable Bearing Stress is always positive.

Can the Allowable Bearing Stress be negative?

No, the Allowable Bearing Stress, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Allowable Bearing Stress?

Allowable Bearing Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Allowable Bearing Stress can be measured.

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