Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam evaluator uses Critical Bending Moment = (pi/Unbraced Length of Member)*sqrt(Modulus of Elasticity*Moment of Inertia about Minor Axis*((Shear Modulus of Elasticity*Torsional Constant)+Modulus of Elasticity*Warping Constant*((pi^2)/(Unbraced Length of Member)^2))) to evaluate the Critical Bending Moment, The Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam formula is defined as the reaction induced in a structural element when an external force or moment is applied to the element. Critical Bending Moment is denoted by Mcr symbol.
How to evaluate Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam, enter Unbraced Length of Member (L), Modulus of Elasticity (E), Moment of Inertia about Minor Axis (Iy), Shear Modulus of Elasticity (G), Torsional Constant (J) & Warping Constant (Cw) and hit the calculate button.