Length of Span given Uniform Load Formula

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Span Length is the end to end distance between any beam or slab. Check FAQs
L=8LsFwb
L - Span Length?Ls - Sag Length of Cable?F - Prestressing Force?wb - Uniform Load?

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5.099Edit=85.2Edit400Edit0.64Edit
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Length of Span given Uniform Load Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
L=8LsFwb
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
L=85.2m400kN0.64kN/m
Next Step Convert Units
L=85.2m400kN640N/m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
L=85.2400640
Next Step Evaluate
L=5.09901951359278m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
L=5.099m

Length of Span given Uniform Load Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Span Length
Span Length is the end to end distance between any beam or slab.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sag Length of Cable
Sag Length of Cable is the length measured at Midway between Supports is vertical sag at midpoint of cable.
Symbol: Ls
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Prestressing Force
Prestressing Force is the force internally applied to the prestressed concrete section.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Uniform Load
Uniform Load is a load that is distributed or spread across the whole region of an element such as a beam or slab.
Symbol: wb
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: kN/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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)

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How to Evaluate Length of Span given Uniform Load?

Length of Span given Uniform Load evaluator uses Span Length = sqrt(8*Sag Length of Cable*Prestressing Force/Uniform Load) to evaluate the Span Length, The Length of Span given Uniform Load is defined as end to end distance between beam or slab when supported using two end supports. Span Length is denoted by L symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Span given Uniform Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Span given Uniform Load, enter Sag Length of Cable (Ls), Prestressing Force (F) & Uniform Load (wb) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Span given Uniform Load

What is the formula to find Length of Span given Uniform Load?
The formula of Length of Span given Uniform Load is expressed as Span Length = sqrt(8*Sag Length of Cable*Prestressing Force/Uniform Load). Here is an example- 5 = sqrt(8*5.2*400000/640).
How to calculate Length of Span given Uniform Load?
With Sag Length of Cable (Ls), Prestressing Force (F) & Uniform Load (wb) we can find Length of Span given Uniform Load using the formula - Span Length = sqrt(8*Sag Length of Cable*Prestressing Force/Uniform Load). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Length of Span given Uniform Load be negative?
No, the Length of Span given Uniform Load, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Span given Uniform Load?
Length of Span given Uniform Load is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Span given Uniform Load can be measured.
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