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Maximum Moment of a Rectangular or Round Bar: |
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Calculation: |
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Input: |
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(Note: All input Metric units are converted to English units
for the equations below and then the output English units are converted back to
Metric) |
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From AISC F11: |
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This calculation applies to rectangular bars bent about either geometric axis
and rounds. |
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Unbraced length (Lb - ft or m) |
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Lateral-torsional buckling modification factor (Cb)* |
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Steel yield strength (fy - ksi or MPa) |
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Depth of the bar (d - in or mm) |
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Plastic section modulus (Z - in^3 or mm^3) |
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Elastic section modulus (S - in^3 or mm^3) |
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Width of bar parallel to axis of bending (t - in or mm) |
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*Can conservatively assume Cb = 1.0.
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Maximum moment of the beam, Mu = |
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