Maximum Unbraced Length in Design of Steel Structures Formulas

Maximum Unbraced Length also known as the unsupported length, is the largest distance along a structural member between the brace points. And is denoted by l_max. Maximum Unbraced Length is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Maximum Unbraced Length is always positive.

Formulas to find Maximum Unbraced Length in Design of Steel Structures

fxMaximum Unsupported Length of Compression Flange-1Go

fxMaximum Unsupported Length of Compression Flange-2Go

Design of Steel Structures formulas that make use of Maximum Unbraced Length

fxAllowable Stress for Solid Compression Flange having Area not Less than Tension FlangeGo

fxSimplifying Term for Allowable Stress EquationsGo

fxRelative Slenderness of Web and FlangeGo

List of variables in Design of Steel Structures formulas

fx Width of Compression Flange Go

fx Yield Stress of Steel Go

fx Beam Depth Go

fx Area of Compression Flange Go

FAQ

What is the Maximum Unbraced Length?

Maximum Unbraced Length also known as the unsupported length, is the largest distance along a structural member between the brace points. Maximum Unbraced Length is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Maximum Unbraced Length is always positive.

Can the Maximum Unbraced Length be negative?

No, the Maximum Unbraced Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Maximum Unbraced Length?

Maximum Unbraced Length 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 can be measured.

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