Bearing Area Factor Formula

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Bearing area factor is used to increase design values for concentrated loads on wood perpendicular to the grain. Check FAQs
Cb=(lb1+0.375lb1)
Cb - Bearing Area Factor?lb1 - Length of Bearing?

Bearing Area Factor Example

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Here is how the Bearing Area Factor equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Bearing Area Factor equation looks like.

1.0075Edit=(50Edit+0.37550Edit)
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Bearing Area Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Bearing Area Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cb=(lb1+0.375lb1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cb=(50mm+0.37550mm)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cb=(50+0.37550)
LAST Step Evaluate
Cb=1.0075

Bearing Area Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Bearing Area Factor
Bearing area factor is used to increase design values for concentrated loads on wood perpendicular to the grain.
Symbol: Cb
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Bearing
Length of Bearing is measured parallel to the grain.
Symbol: lb1
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Bearing Area Factor category

​Go Bearing Length given Bearing Area Factor
lb1=(0.375Cb-1)

How to Evaluate Bearing Area Factor?

Bearing Area Factor evaluator uses Bearing Area Factor = ((Length of Bearing+0.375)/Length of Bearing) to evaluate the Bearing Area Factor, The Bearing Area Factor formula is defined as increased design values for concentrated loads on wood perpendicular to the grain. Bearing Area Factor is denoted by Cb symbol.

How to evaluate Bearing Area Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Area Factor, enter Length of Bearing (lb1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bearing Area Factor

What is the formula to find Bearing Area Factor?
The formula of Bearing Area Factor is expressed as Bearing Area Factor = ((Length of Bearing+0.375)/Length of Bearing). Here is an example- 1.0075 = ((0.05+0.375)/0.05).
How to calculate Bearing Area Factor?
With Length of Bearing (lb1) we can find Bearing Area Factor using the formula - Bearing Area Factor = ((Length of Bearing+0.375)/Length of Bearing).
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