Allowable Load in Load, Stress and Fasteners Formulas

The allowable load is the load which induces the maximum permissible unit stress at a critical section of a structural member. And is denoted by Q. Allowable Load is usually measured using the Pound for Weight. Note that the value of Allowable Load is always negative.

Formulas to find Allowable Load in Load, Stress and Fasteners

fxAllowable Unit Load for Bridges using Structural Carbon SteelGo

fxAllowable Load for Bridges using Structural Carbon SteelGo

fxAllowable Load for Bridges using Structural Carbon Steel when Column Ends are PinnedGo

List of variables in Load, Stress and Fasteners formulas

fx Yield Point of Material Go

fx Factor of Safety for Bridge Column Go

fx Critical Slenderness Ratio Go

fx Total Allowable Load for Bridges Go

fx Modulus of Elasticity of Material Go

fx Section Area of Column Go

FAQ

What is the Allowable Load?

The allowable load is the load which induces the maximum permissible unit stress at a critical section of a structural member. Allowable Load is usually measured using the Pound for Weight. Note that the value of Allowable Load is always negative.

Can the Allowable Load be negative?

Yes, the Allowable Load, measured in Weight can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Allowable Load?

Allowable Load is usually measured using the Pound[lbs] for Weight. Kilogram[lbs], Gram[lbs], Milligram[lbs] are the few other units in which Allowable Load can be measured.

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