Bending Moment at Support Formula

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Bending Moment at Support refers to the maximum moment or torque that is experienced by a structural member, such as a beam or column, at the point where it is supported. Check FAQs
M1=QA((1)-(1-(AL)+((Rvessel)2-(DepthHead)22AL)1+(43)(DepthHeadL)))
M1 - Bending Moment at Support?Q - Total Load per Saddle?A - Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre?L - Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel?Rvessel - Vessel Radius?DepthHead - Depth of Head?

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1.1E+8Edit=675098Edit1210Edit((1)-(1-(1210Edit23399Edit)+((1539Edit)2-(1581Edit)221210Edit23399Edit)1+(43)(1581Edit23399Edit)))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
M1=QA((1)-(1-(AL)+((Rvessel)2-(DepthHead)22AL)1+(43)(DepthHeadL)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
M1=675098N1210mm((1)-(1-(1210mm23399mm)+((1539mm)2-(1581mm)221210mm23399mm)1+(43)(1581mm23399mm)))
Next Step Convert Units
M1=675098N1.21m((1)-(1-(1.21m23.399m)+((1.539m)2-(1.581m)221.21m23.399m)1+(43)(1.581m23.399m)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
M1=6750981.21((1)-(1-(1.2123.399)+((1.539)2-(1.581)221.2123.399)1+(43)(1.58123.399)))
Next Step Evaluate
M1=107993.976923982N*m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
M1=107993976.923982N*mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
M1=1.1E+8N*mm

Bending Moment at Support Formula Elements

Variables
Bending Moment at Support
Bending Moment at Support refers to the maximum moment or torque that is experienced by a structural member, such as a beam or column, at the point where it is supported.
Symbol: M1
Measurement: Bending MomentUnit: N*mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Load per Saddle
Total Load per Saddle refers to the weight or force that is supported by each saddle in a vessel support system.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre
Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre is the intersection point between the tangent line and the perpendicular direction to the tangent plane at the saddle centre.
Symbol: A
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel
Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel is distance between two tangent points on the outer surface of a cylindrical pressure vessel.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vessel Radius
Vessel Radius refers to the distance from the center of a cylindrical pressure vessel to its outer surface.
Symbol: Rvessel
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Head
Depth of Head refers to the distance between the inside surface of the head and the point where it transitions to the cylindrical wall of the vessel.
Symbol: DepthHead
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Bending Moment at Support?

Bending Moment at Support evaluator uses Bending Moment at Support = Total Load per Saddle*Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre*((1)-((1-(Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre/Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)+(((Vessel Radius)^(2)-(Depth of Head)^(2))/(2*Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre*Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)))/(1+(4/3)*(Depth of Head/Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)))) to evaluate the Bending Moment at Support, Bending moment at support refers to the maximum moment or torque that is experienced by a structural member, such as a beam or column, at the point where it is supported. Bending Moment at Support is denoted by M1 symbol.

How to evaluate Bending Moment at Support using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bending Moment at Support, enter Total Load per Saddle (Q), Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre (A), Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel (L), Vessel Radius (Rvessel) & Depth of Head (DepthHead) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bending Moment at Support

What is the formula to find Bending Moment at Support?
The formula of Bending Moment at Support is expressed as Bending Moment at Support = Total Load per Saddle*Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre*((1)-((1-(Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre/Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)+(((Vessel Radius)^(2)-(Depth of Head)^(2))/(2*Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre*Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)))/(1+(4/3)*(Depth of Head/Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)))). Here is an example- 1.1E+11 = 675098*1.21*((1)-((1-(1.21/23.399)+(((1.539)^(2)-(1.581)^(2))/(2*1.21*23.399)))/(1+(4/3)*(1.581/23.399)))).
How to calculate Bending Moment at Support?
With Total Load per Saddle (Q), Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre (A), Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel (L), Vessel Radius (Rvessel) & Depth of Head (DepthHead) we can find Bending Moment at Support using the formula - Bending Moment at Support = Total Load per Saddle*Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre*((1)-((1-(Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre/Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)+(((Vessel Radius)^(2)-(Depth of Head)^(2))/(2*Distance from Tangent Line to Saddle Centre*Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)))/(1+(4/3)*(Depth of Head/Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel)))).
Can the Bending Moment at Support be negative?
No, the Bending Moment at Support, measured in Bending Moment cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Bending Moment at Support?
Bending Moment at Support is usually measured using the Newton Millimeter[N*mm] for Bending Moment. Newton Meter[N*mm], Newton Centimeter[N*mm], Kilonewton Meter[N*mm] are the few other units in which Bending Moment at Support can be measured.
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