Limiting Length in Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings Formulas

Limiting Length is the maximum length of a structural member before certain design considerations, such as buckling, vibration, and deflection, become critical. And is denoted by L_lim. Limiting Length is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Limiting Length is always positive.

Formulas to find Limiting Length in Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings

fxLimiting Laterally Unbraced Length for Inelastic Lateral BucklingGo

Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings formulas that make use of Limiting Length

fxSpecified Minimum Yield Stress for Web given Limiting Laterally Unbraced LengthGo

List of variables in Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings formulas

fx Radius of Gyration about Minor Axis Go

fx Beam Buckling Factor 1 Go

fx Specified Minimum Yield Stress Go

fx Compressive Residual Stress in Flange Go

fx Beam Buckling Factor 2 Go

fx Smaller Yield Stress Go

FAQ

What is the Limiting Length?

Limiting Length is the maximum length of a structural member before certain design considerations, such as buckling, vibration, and deflection, become critical. Limiting Length is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Limiting Length is always positive.

Can the Limiting Length be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Limiting Length?

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

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