Plate Girder Stress Reduction Factor evaluator uses Plate Girder Strength Reduction Factor = (1-0.0005*(Web Area/Area of Flange)*(Depth to Thickness Ratio-(760/sqrt(Allowable Bending Stress)))) to evaluate the Plate Girder Strength Reduction Factor, The Plate Girder Stress Reduction Factor formula is defined as the strength reduction due to elastic web buckling. Plate Girder Strength Reduction Factor is denoted by Rpg symbol.
How to evaluate Plate Girder Stress Reduction Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Plate Girder Stress Reduction Factor, enter Web Area (Aweb), Area of Flange (Af), Depth to Thickness Ratio (ht) & Allowable Bending Stress (Fb) and hit the calculate button.