Maximum Unbraced Length in Load Factor Design for Bridge Beams Formulas

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. And is denoted by L_b. 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 Load Factor Design for Bridge Beams

fxMaximum Unbraced Length for Symmetrical Flexural Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD of BridgesGo

Load Factor Design for Bridge Beams formulas that make use of Maximum Unbraced Length

fxArea of Flange for Braced Non-Compact Section for LFDGo

fxDepth of Section for Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD given Maximum Unbraced LengthGo

fxSteel Yield Strength for Braced Non-Compact Section for LFD given Maximum Unbraced LengthGo

List of variables in Load Factor Design for Bridge Beams formulas

fx Flange Area Go

fx Yield Strength of Steel Go

fx Depth of Section Go

FAQ

What is the 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. 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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