Steel Beam Validation Examples
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Cross-section | L6x4x3/8 |
Angle Orientation | Long leg up |
Yield Strength | 36 ksi |
Length | 8’ |
Lateral Bracing | Unbraced |
Support Conditions | Simply Supported |
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Result | Example | ClearCalcs |
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Major Principal Axis Yield Moment | 136.4 kip-in | 136.2 kip-in |
Major Principal Axis Leg Local Buckling Moment | 199.3 kip-in | 199.2 kip-in |
Major Principal Axis Elastic Lateral-Torsional Buckling Moment ( = 1.14)* | 326.5 kip-in | 328.0 kip-in |
Major Principal Axis Nominal LTB Moment Capacity | 158.8 kip-in | 158.8 kip-in |
Minor Principal Axis Plastic Moment | 68.0 kip-in | 68.0 kip-in |
Minor Principal Axis Leg Local Buckling Moment | 125.1 kip-in | 125.0 kip-in |
Nominal Moment Capacity in Gravity Loading | 85.2 kip-in | 85.2 kip-in |
Total Deflection Under a 0.53 kip/ft Load (Vector Sum)** | 0.27 in | 0.27 in |
Parameter | Value |
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Cross-section | L6x4x3/8 |
Angle Orientation | Short leg up |
Yield Strength | 36 ksi |
Length | 8’ |
Lateral Bracing | Unbraced |
Support Conditions | Simply Supported |
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Result | Example | ClearCalcs |
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Major Principal Axis Yield Moment | 136.4 kip-in | 136.2 kip-in |
Major Principal Axis Elastic Lateral-Torsional Buckling Moment ( = 1.14)* | 627.9 kip-in | 632.1 kip-in |
Major Principal Axis Nominal LTB Moment Capacity | 187.5 kip-in | 187.5 kip-in |
Minor Principal Axis Plastic Moment | 68.0 kip-in | 68.0 kip-in |
Minor Principal Axis Leg Local Buckling Moment | 125.1 kip-in | 125.0 kip-in |
Nominal Moment Capacity in Gravity Loading | 64.1 kip-in | 64.1 kip-in |
Total Deflection Under a 0.40 kip/ft Load (Vector Sum)** | 0.426 in | 0.427 in |