Wheel Load given Seat Load Formula

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Wheel load is the part of the load of a vehicle that is carried by a single wheel and transmitted by it to the road surface. Check FAQs
WL=zILmaxS
WL - Wheel Load?z - Section Modulus?I - Characteristic Length of Rail?Lmax - Seat Load?S - Sleeper Spacing?

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43.4783Edit=0.0125Edit16Edit500Edit2.3Edit
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Wheel Load given Seat Load Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
WL=zILmaxS
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
WL=0.012516m500kN2.3m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
WL=0.0125165002.3
Next Step Evaluate
WL=43478.2608695652N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
WL=43.4782608695652kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
WL=43.4783kN

Wheel Load given Seat Load Formula Elements

Variables
Wheel Load
Wheel load is the part of the load of a vehicle that is carried by a single wheel and transmitted by it to the road surface.
Symbol: WL
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Section Modulus
Section Modulus is a geometric property for a given cross-section used in the design of beams or flexural members.
Symbol: z
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Characteristic Length of Rail
Characteristic Length of Rail specifies the length of the rail which is defined as ratio of stiffness and track modulus.
Symbol: I
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Seat Load
Seat Load refers to the maximum allowable load on a rail seat.
Symbol: Lmax
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sleeper Spacing
Sleeper Spacing refers to the space between the sleepers on rail.
Symbol: S
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Wheel Load given Seat Load?

Wheel Load given Seat Load evaluator uses Wheel Load = Section Modulus*Characteristic Length of Rail*Seat Load/Sleeper Spacing to evaluate the Wheel Load, The Wheel Load given Seat Load defines the relation between the length of rail and other geometric property of rail and the loading on rail. Wheel Load is denoted by WL symbol.

How to evaluate Wheel Load given Seat Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wheel Load given Seat Load, enter Section Modulus (z), Characteristic Length of Rail (I), Seat Load (Lmax) & Sleeper Spacing (S) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wheel Load given Seat Load

What is the formula to find Wheel Load given Seat Load?
The formula of Wheel Load given Seat Load is expressed as Wheel Load = Section Modulus*Characteristic Length of Rail*Seat Load/Sleeper Spacing. Here is an example- 0.043478 = 0.0125*16*500000/2.3.
How to calculate Wheel Load given Seat Load?
With Section Modulus (z), Characteristic Length of Rail (I), Seat Load (Lmax) & Sleeper Spacing (S) we can find Wheel Load given Seat Load using the formula - Wheel Load = Section Modulus*Characteristic Length of Rail*Seat Load/Sleeper Spacing.
Can the Wheel Load given Seat Load be negative?
No, the Wheel Load given Seat Load, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wheel Load given Seat Load?
Wheel Load given Seat Load is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Wheel Load given Seat Load can be measured.
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