Ultimate Load for Continuous Beam evaluator uses Ultimate Load = (4*Plastic Moment*(1+Ratio between Plastic Moments))/Length of Rectangular Beam to evaluate the Ultimate Load, The Ultimate Load for Continuous Beam formula is defined as the Limit Load multiplied by a prescribed Safety Factor of 1.5. The loading conditions are a uniformly distributed load and therefore W=wL. Ultimate Load is denoted by U symbol.
How to evaluate Ultimate Load for Continuous Beam using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ultimate Load for Continuous Beam, enter Plastic Moment (Mp), Ratio between Plastic Moments (k) & Length of Rectangular Beam (Len) and hit the calculate button.