Effective Depth of Beam in Analysis using Limit State Method Formulas

Effective Depth of Beam is the distance from the centroid of tension steel to the outermost face of the compression fiber. And is denoted by d_eff. Effective Depth of Beam is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Effective Depth of Beam is always positive.

Formulas to find Effective Depth of Beam in Analysis using Limit State Method

fxDepth when Neutral Axis is in FlangeGo

Analysis using Limit State Method formulas that make use of Effective Depth of Beam

fxDistance when Neutral Axis Lies in FlangeGo

fxValue of Omega if Neutral Axis is in FlangeGo

fxMaximum Ultimate Moment when Neutral Axis Lies in WebGo

fxDistance from Extreme Compression Surface to Neutral Axis in Compression FailureGo

List of variables in Analysis using Limit State Method formulas

fx Distance from Compression Fiber to NA Go

fx Constant β1 Go

fx Value of Omega Go

FAQ

What is the Effective Depth of Beam?

Effective Depth of Beam is the distance from the centroid of tension steel to the outermost face of the compression fiber. Effective Depth of Beam is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Effective Depth of Beam is always positive.

Can the Effective Depth of Beam be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Effective Depth of Beam?

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

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