Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam Formula

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The Critical Bending Moment is crucial in the proper design of bent beams susceptible to LTB, as it allows for slenderness calculation. Check FAQs
Mcr=(πL)EIy((GJ)+ECw(π2(L)2))
Mcr - Critical Bending Moment?L - Unbraced Length of Member?E - Modulus of Elasticity?Iy - Moment of Inertia about Minor Axis?G - Shear Modulus of Elasticity?J - Torsional Constant?Cw - Warping Constant?π - Archimedes' constant?

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9.8021Edit=(3.141610.04Edit)10.01Edit10.001Edit((100.002Edit10.0001Edit)+10.01Edit10.0005Edit(3.14162(10.04Edit)2))
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Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mcr=(πL)EIy((GJ)+ECw(π2(L)2))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mcr=(π10.04cm)10.01MPa10.001kg·m²((100.002N/m²10.0001)+10.01MPa10.0005kg·m²(π2(10.04cm)2))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Mcr=(3.141610.04cm)10.01MPa10.001kg·m²((100.002N/m²10.0001)+10.01MPa10.0005kg·m²(3.14162(10.04cm)2))
Next Step Convert Units
Mcr=(3.141610.04cm)10.01MPa10.001kg·m²((0.0001MPa10.0001)+10.01MPa10.0005kg·m²(3.14162(10.04cm)2))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mcr=(3.141610.04)10.0110.001((0.000110.0001)+10.0110.0005(3.14162(10.04)2))
Next Step Evaluate
Mcr=9.80214499156555N*m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Mcr=9.8021N*m

Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam Formula Elements

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Critical Bending Moment
The Critical Bending Moment is crucial in the proper design of bent beams susceptible to LTB, as it allows for slenderness calculation.
Symbol: Mcr
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unbraced Length of Member
Unbraced length of member is defined as the distance between adjacent Points.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Modulus of Elasticity
Modulus of Elasticity is a quantity that measures an object or substance's resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied to it.
Symbol: E
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Moment of Inertia about Minor Axis
Moment of Inertia about Minor Axis is a geometrical property of an area which reflects how its points are distributed with regard to a minor axis.
Symbol: Iy
Measurement: Moment of InertiaUnit: kg·m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Modulus of Elasticity
Shear Modulus of Elasticity is one of the measures of mechanical properties of solids. Other elastic moduli are Young's modulus and bulk modulus.
Symbol: G
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Torsional Constant
The Torsional Constant is a geometrical property of a bar's cross-section which is involved in the relationship between the angle of twist and applied torque along the axis of the bar.
Symbol: J
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Warping Constant
The Warping Constant is often referred to as the warping moment of inertia. It is a quantity derived from a cross-section.
Symbol: Cw
Measurement: Moment of InertiaUnit: kg·m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Elastic Lateral Buckling of Beams category

​Go Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Rectangular Beam
MCr(Rect)=(πLen)(eIyGJ)
​Go Unbraced Member Length given Critical Bending Moment of Rectangular Beam
Len=(πMCr(Rect))(eIyGJ)

How to Evaluate Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam?

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.

FAQs on Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam

What is the formula to find Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam?
The formula of Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam is expressed as 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))). Here is an example- 9.801655 = (pi/0.1004)*sqrt(10010000*10.001*((100.002*10.0001)+10010000*10.0005*((pi^2)/(0.1004)^2))).
How to calculate Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam?
With 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) we can find Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam using the formula - 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))). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam be negative?
No, the Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam, measured in Moment of Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam?
Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam 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 Critical Bending Moment for Simply Supported Open Section Beam can be measured.
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