Bending Moment in Railway Track and Track Stresses Formulas

The Bending Moment is the reaction induced in a structural element when an external force or moment is applied to the element, causing the element to bend. And is denoted by M. Bending Moment is usually measured using the Newton Meter for Moment of Force. Note that the value of Bending Moment is always negative.

Formulas to find Bending Moment in Railway Track and Track Stresses

fxBending Moment on RailGo

Railway Track and Track Stresses formulas that make use of Bending Moment

fxIsolated Vertical Load given MomentGo

fxStress in Rail HeadGo

fxStress in Rail FootGo

List of variables in Railway Track and Track Stresses formulas

fx Vertical Load on Member Go

fx Distance from Load Go

fx Characteristic Length Go

FAQ

What is the Bending Moment?

The Bending Moment is the reaction induced in a structural element when an external force or moment is applied to the element, causing the element to bend. Bending Moment is usually measured using the Newton Meter for Moment of Force. Note that the value of Bending Moment is always negative.

Can the Bending Moment be negative?

Yes, the Bending Moment, measured in Moment of Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Bending Moment?

Bending Moment is usually measured using the Newton Meter[N*m] for Moment of Force. Kilonewton Meter[N*m], Millinewton Meter[N*m], Micronewton Meter[N*m] are the few other units in which Bending Moment can be measured.

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