Unbraced Length of Member in Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings Formulas

Unbraced Length of Member is the distance between two points along a structural member where lateral support is provided. And is denoted by L. Unbraced Length of Member is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Unbraced Length of Member is always positive.

Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings formulas that make use of Unbraced Length of Member

fxCritical Elastic MomentGo

fxCritical Elastic Moment for Box Sections and Solid BarsGo

FAQ

What is the Unbraced Length of Member?

Unbraced Length of Member is the distance between two points along a structural member where lateral support is provided. Unbraced Length of Member is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Unbraced Length of Member is always positive.

Can the Unbraced Length of Member be negative?

No, the Unbraced Length of Member, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Unbraced Length of Member?

Unbraced Length of Member is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Unbraced Length of Member can be measured.

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