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Uniformly distributed Load (UDL) is a load that is distributed or spread across the whole region of an element whose magnitude of the load remains uniform throughout the whole element. Check FAQs
q=Tmax(Lspan2)1+(Lspan216f2)
q - Uniformly Distributed Load?Tmax - Maximum Value of Tension?Lspan - Cable Span?f - Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports?

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10Edit=93.75Edit(15Edit2)1+(15Edit2165Edit2)
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UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
q=Tmax(Lspan2)1+(Lspan216f2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
q=93.75kN(15m2)1+(15m2165m2)
Next Step Convert Units
q=93750N(15m2)1+(15m2165m2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
q=93750(152)1+(1521652)
Next Step Evaluate
q=10000N/m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
q=10kN/m

UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports Formula Elements

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Uniformly Distributed Load
Uniformly distributed Load (UDL) is a load that is distributed or spread across the whole region of an element whose magnitude of the load remains uniform throughout the whole element.
Symbol: q
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: kN/m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Maximum Value of Tension
Maximum Value of Tension that occurs at the supports is a sum of both horizontal and vertical force.
Symbol: Tmax
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cable Span
Cable Span is total length of cable in horizontal direction.
Symbol: Lspan
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports
Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports is vertical sag at midpoint of cable.
Symbol: f
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Uniformly Distributed Load

​Go Uniformly distributed Load given Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL
q=Tcable udl8f(Lspan)2
​Go UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports
q=2VRLspan

Other formulas in Supports at Same Level category

​Go Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL
Tcable udl=qLspan28f
​Go Span Length given Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL
Lspan=8fTcable udlq
​Go Sag of Cable at Midway between supports given Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL
f=qLspan28Tcable udl
​Go Vertical Reaction at Supports
VR=qLspan2

How to Evaluate UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports?

UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports evaluator uses Uniformly Distributed Load = Maximum Value of Tension/((Cable Span/2)*sqrt(1+((Cable Span^2)/(16*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports^2)))) to evaluate the Uniformly Distributed Load, The UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports formula is defined as the total load acting on the cable per meter horizontal length of cable. Uniformly Distributed Load is denoted by q symbol.

How to evaluate UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports, enter Maximum Value of Tension (Tmax), Cable Span (Lspan) & Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports (f) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports

What is the formula to find UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports?
The formula of UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports is expressed as Uniformly Distributed Load = Maximum Value of Tension/((Cable Span/2)*sqrt(1+((Cable Span^2)/(16*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports^2)))). Here is an example- 0.01 = 93750/((15/2)*sqrt(1+((15^2)/(16*5^2)))).
How to calculate UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports?
With Maximum Value of Tension (Tmax), Cable Span (Lspan) & Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports (f) we can find UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports using the formula - Uniformly Distributed Load = Maximum Value of Tension/((Cable Span/2)*sqrt(1+((Cable Span^2)/(16*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports^2)))). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Uniformly Distributed Load?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Uniformly Distributed Load-
  • Uniformly Distributed Load=(Cable Tension for UDL*8*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports)/(Cable Span)^2OpenImg
  • Uniformly Distributed Load=2*Vertical Reaction at Supports/Cable SpanOpenImg
Can the UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports be negative?
Yes, the UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports, measured in Surface Tension can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports?
UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Meter[kN/m] for Surface Tension. Newton per Meter[kN/m], Millinewton per Meter[kN/m], Gram-Force per Centimeter[kN/m] are the few other units in which UDL given Maximum Reactions at Supports can be measured.
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