Depth of Section in Load Factor Design (LFD) Formulas

Depth of Section is the depth of any section whether it can be a steel beam section or a steel column section. And is denoted by d. Depth of Section is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Section is always positive.

Formulas to find Depth of Section in Load Factor Design (LFD)

fxDepth of Section for Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD given Maximum Unbraced LengthGo

Load Factor Design (LFD) formulas that make use of Depth of Section

fxMinimum Web Thickness for Symmetrical Flexural Compact Section for LFD of BridgesGo

fxMaximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of BridgesGo

fxArea of Flange for Braced Non-Compact Section for LFDGo

fxSteel Yield Strength for Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD given Maximum Unbraced LengthGo

List of variables in Load Factor Design (LFD) formulas

fx Flange Area Go

fx Yield Strength of Steel Go

fx Maximum Unbraced Length Go

FAQ

What is the Depth of Section?

Depth of Section is the depth of any section whether it can be a steel beam section or a steel column section. Depth of Section is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Section is always positive.

Can the Depth of Section be negative?

No, the Depth of Section, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Depth of Section?

Depth of Section is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Depth of Section can be measured.

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