Uniform Beam Load from pressure
Uniform Beam Load from pressure
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How do I convert a pressure (lbs/in^2) into a uniform line load (lbs/in) on a beam? Do I multiply the pressure x length of the beam or do I multiply the pressure x width?
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RE: Uniform Beam Load from pressure
RE: Uniform Beam Load from pressure
Let's say you are designing a slab on girder bridge and have to include a future wearing surface load of 15 psf. You multiply 15 psf x S (the beam spacing) to obtain a uniform load applied to the length of the beam. So if this is the sort of thing you are doing, then the answer is (pressure x beam spacing).
Good Luck.
RE: Uniform Beam Load from pressure