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.