Effective Length in Adjustment Factors for Design Values Formulas

The effective length is given in terms of the unsupported length of the beam. Unsupported length is the distance between supports and adequate bracing is not installed elsewhere in the span. And is denoted by L_e. Effective Length is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Effective Length is always positive.

Adjustment Factors for Design Values formulas that make use of Effective Length

fxSlenderness Ratio for BeamsGo

fxBuckling Stiffness FactorGo

FAQ

What is the Effective Length?

The effective length is given in terms of the unsupported length of the beam. Unsupported length is the distance between supports and adequate bracing is not installed elsewhere in the span. Effective Length is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Effective Length is always positive.

Can the Effective Length be negative?

No, the Effective Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Effective Length?

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

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