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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=2VRLspan
q - Uniformly Distributed Load?VR - Vertical Reaction at Supports?Lspan - Cable Span?

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UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
q=2VRLspan
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
q=275kN15m
Next Step Convert Units
q=275000N15m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
q=27500015
Next Step Evaluate
q=10000N/m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
q=10kN/m

UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Vertical Reaction at Supports
Vertical reaction at supports is total reaction in vertical direction.
Symbol: VR
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.

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 Maximum Reactions at Supports
q=Tmax(Lspan2)1+(Lspan216f2)

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 Vertical Reaction at Supports?

UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports evaluator uses Uniformly Distributed Load = 2*Vertical Reaction at Supports/Cable Span to evaluate the Uniformly Distributed Load, The UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports formula is defined as the total load per meter length of cable in horizontal direction acting on cable. Uniformly Distributed Load is denoted by q symbol.

How to evaluate UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports, enter Vertical Reaction at Supports (VR) & Cable Span (Lspan) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports

What is the formula to find UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports?
The formula of UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports is expressed as Uniformly Distributed Load = 2*Vertical Reaction at Supports/Cable Span. Here is an example- 0.01 = 2*75000/15.
How to calculate UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports?
With Vertical Reaction at Supports (VR) & Cable Span (Lspan) we can find UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports using the formula - Uniformly Distributed Load = 2*Vertical Reaction at Supports/Cable Span.
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=Maximum Value of Tension/((Cable Span/2)*sqrt(1+((Cable Span^2)/(16*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports^2))))OpenImg
Can the UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports be negative?
Yes, the UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports, measured in Surface Tension can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure UDL given Vertical Reaction at Supports?
UDL given Vertical Reaction 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 Vertical Reaction at Supports can be measured.
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