Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges Formula

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Maximum Unbraced Length is the maximum distance along the member between brace points or points at which the member is braced against deflection in the given direction. Check FAQs
Lb=20000Affyd
Lb - Maximum Unbraced Length?Af - Flange Area?fy - Yield Strength of Steel?d - Depth of Section?

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Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lb=20000Affyd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lb=200004375mm²250MPa350mm
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lb=200004375250350
Next Step Evaluate
Lb=1m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Lb=1000mm

Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges Formula Elements

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Maximum Unbraced Length
Maximum Unbraced Length is the maximum distance along the member between brace points or points at which the member is braced against deflection in the given direction.
Symbol: Lb
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flange Area
Flange Area is space occupied by flange.
Symbol: Af
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Yield Strength of Steel
Yield strength of steel is the level of stress that corresponds to the yield point.
Symbol: fy
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Section
Depth of Section is the depth of any section whether it can be a steel beam section or a steel column section.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges?

Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges evaluator uses Maximum Unbraced Length = (20000*Flange Area)/(Yield Strength of Steel*Depth of Section) to evaluate the Maximum Unbraced Length, The Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges formula is defined as is the clear distance between the supports of the flexural bridge section. Maximum Unbraced Length is denoted by Lb symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges, enter Flange Area (Af), Yield Strength of Steel (fy) & Depth of Section (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges

What is the formula to find Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges?
The formula of Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges is expressed as Maximum Unbraced Length = (20000*Flange Area)/(Yield Strength of Steel*Depth of Section). Here is an example- 1E+6 = (20000*0.004375)/(250000000*0.35).
How to calculate Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges?
With Flange Area (Af), Yield Strength of Steel (fy) & Depth of Section (d) we can find Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges using the formula - Maximum Unbraced Length = (20000*Flange Area)/(Yield Strength of Steel*Depth of Section).
Can the Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges be negative?
No, the Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges?
Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Maximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of Bridges can be measured.
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