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Width of Plate is one of the surface dimensions of a flat, solid plate, typically measured in millimeters or inches. It is one of the larger surface dimensions, while thickness is smaller dimension. Check FAQs
B=RfpN
B - Width of Plate?R - Concentrated Load of Reaction?fp - Actual Bearing Pressure?N - Bearing or Plate Length?

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Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
B=RfpN
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
B=235kN10MPa160mm
Next Step Convert Units
B=235000N1E+7Pa0.16m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
B=2350001E+70.16
Next Step Evaluate
B=0.146875m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
B=146.875mm

Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure Formula Elements

Variables
Width of Plate
Width of Plate is one of the surface dimensions of a flat, solid plate, typically measured in millimeters or inches. It is one of the larger surface dimensions, while thickness is smaller dimension.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Concentrated Load of Reaction
Concentrated Load of Reaction is the reaction force that is assumed to act at a single point on the structure.
Symbol: R
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Bearing Pressure
Actual Bearing Pressure is the exact bearing capacity of the given structure, in simple words it is the ratio of the applied load to the contact area.
Symbol: fp
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing or Plate Length
Bearing or Plate Length is the length along the beam under which a high concentration of stresses due to concentrated loads is transferred to the supporting structure below.
Symbol: N
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Width of Plate

​Go Minimum Width of Plate given Plate Thickness
B=2tFb3fp+2k

Other formulas in Bearing Plates category

​Go Bearing Plate Area for Full Concrete Area Support
A1=R0.35fc'
​Go Bearing Plate Area for Less than Full Concrete Area
A1=(R0.35fc'A2)2
​Go Beam Reaction given Area Required by Bearing Plate
R=A10.35fc'
​Go Actual Bearing Pressure under Plate
fp=RBN

How to Evaluate Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure?

Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure evaluator uses Width of Plate = Concentrated Load of Reaction/(Actual Bearing Pressure*Bearing or Plate Length) to evaluate the Width of Plate, The Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure formula is defined as the relationship between the bearing pressure, the minimum width of the plate and the beam reaction. Width of Plate is denoted by B symbol.

How to evaluate Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure, enter Concentrated Load of Reaction (R), Actual Bearing Pressure (fp) & Bearing or Plate Length (N) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure

What is the formula to find Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure?
The formula of Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure is expressed as Width of Plate = Concentrated Load of Reaction/(Actual Bearing Pressure*Bearing or Plate Length). Here is an example- 11750 = 235000/(10000000*0.16).
How to calculate Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure?
With Concentrated Load of Reaction (R), Actual Bearing Pressure (fp) & Bearing or Plate Length (N) we can find Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure using the formula - Width of Plate = Concentrated Load of Reaction/(Actual Bearing Pressure*Bearing or Plate Length).
What are the other ways to Calculate Width of Plate?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Width of Plate-
  • Width of Plate=2*Minimum Plate Thickness*sqrt(Allowable Bending Stress/(3*Actual Bearing Pressure))+2*Distance from Beam Bottom to Web FilletOpenImg
Can the Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure be negative?
No, the Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure?
Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Minimum Width of Plate using Actual Bearing Pressure can be measured.
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