Plate Length evaluator uses Bearing or Plate Length = sqrt(Area required by Bearing Plate)+(0.5*((0.95*Column Depth)-(0.80*Width of Plate))) to evaluate the Bearing or Plate Length, The Plate Length formula is defined as the minimum length of the plate required to keep an economical design for the base plate. Bearing or Plate Length is denoted by N symbol.
How to evaluate Plate Length using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Plate Length, enter Area required by Bearing Plate (A1), Column Depth (d) & Width of Plate (B) and hit the calculate button.