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Prestressing Force is the force internally applied to the prestressed concrete section. Check FAQs
F=wbL28Ls
F - Prestressing Force?wb - Uniform Load?L - Span Length?Ls - Sag Length of Cable?

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384.6154Edit=0.64Edit5Edit285.2Edit
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Prestressing Force given Uniform Load Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Prestressing Force given Uniform Load?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
F=wbL28Ls
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F=0.64kN/m5m285.2m
Next Step Convert Units
F=640N/m5m285.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F=6405285.2
Next Step Evaluate
F=384615.384615385N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
F=384.615384615385kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
F=384.6154kN

Prestressing Force given Uniform Load Formula Elements

Variables
Prestressing Force
Prestressing Force is the force internally applied to the prestressed concrete section.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Uniform Load
Uniform Load is a load that is distributed or spread across the whole region of an element such as a beam or slab.
Symbol: wb
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: kN/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Span Length
Span Length is the end to end distance between any beam or slab.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sag Length of Cable
Sag Length of Cable is the length measured at Midway between Supports is vertical sag at midpoint of cable.
Symbol: Ls
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Prestressing Force

​Go Prestressing Force given Compressive Stress
F=Aσc

Other formulas in General Principles of Prestressed Concrete category

​Go Uniform Compressive Stress due to Prestress
σc=FA
​Go Cross Sectional Area given Compressive Stress
A=Fσc
​Go Compressive Stress due to External Moment
f=Mb(yIa)
​Go External Moment with Known Compressive Stress
M=fIay

How to Evaluate Prestressing Force given Uniform Load?

Prestressing Force given Uniform Load evaluator uses Prestressing Force = Uniform Load*Span Length^2/(8*Sag Length of Cable) to evaluate the Prestressing Force, The Prestressing Force given Uniform Load is force directly acted on prestressed member on cross sectional area of section considered. Prestressing Force is denoted by F symbol.

How to evaluate Prestressing Force given Uniform Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Prestressing Force given Uniform Load, enter Uniform Load (wb), Span Length (L) & Sag Length of Cable (Ls) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Prestressing Force given Uniform Load

What is the formula to find Prestressing Force given Uniform Load?
The formula of Prestressing Force given Uniform Load is expressed as Prestressing Force = Uniform Load*Span Length^2/(8*Sag Length of Cable). Here is an example- 0.4 = 640*5^2/(8*5.2).
How to calculate Prestressing Force given Uniform Load?
With Uniform Load (wb), Span Length (L) & Sag Length of Cable (Ls) we can find Prestressing Force given Uniform Load using the formula - Prestressing Force = Uniform Load*Span Length^2/(8*Sag Length of Cable).
What are the other ways to Calculate Prestressing Force?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Prestressing Force-
  • Prestressing Force=Area of Beam Section*Compressive Stress in PrestressOpenImg
Can the Prestressing Force given Uniform Load be negative?
No, the Prestressing Force given Uniform Load, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Prestressing Force given Uniform Load?
Prestressing Force given Uniform Load is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Prestressing Force given Uniform Load can be measured.
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