Load per Unit Length in Strength of Materials Formulas

Load per Unit Length is the load distributed per unit meter. And is denoted by w^'. Load per Unit Length is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Meter for Surface Tension. Note that the value of Load per Unit Length is always negative.

Strength of Materials formulas that make use of Load per Unit Length

fxShear Force for simply supported beam carrying udl at distance x from Left SupportGo

fxDeflection at Any Point on Cantilever Beam carrying UDLGo

fxMaximum Deflection of Cantilever Beam carrying UDLGo

fxSlope at Free End of Cantilever Beam carrying UDLGo

fxDeflection at Any Point on Simply Supported Beam carrying UDLGo

fxMaximum and Center Deflection of Simply Supported Beam carrying UDL over its Entire LengthGo

fxSlope at Free Ends of Simply Supported Beam carrying UDLGo

FAQ

What is the Load per Unit Length?

Load per Unit Length is the load distributed per unit meter. Load per Unit Length is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Meter for Surface Tension. Note that the value of Load per Unit Length is always negative.

Can the Load per Unit Length be negative?

Yes, the Load per Unit Length, measured in Surface Tension can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Load per Unit Length?

Load per Unit Length is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Meter[kN/m] for Surface Tension. Newton per Meter[kN/m], Millinewton per Meter[kN/m], Gram-Force per Centimeter[kN/m] are the few other units in which Load per Unit Length can be measured.

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