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Calculate EN 1993-1-5 Web Shear Buckling Resistance of Crane Bridge Girder
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EN 1993-1-5 Web Shear Buckling Resistance of Crane Bridge Girder calculator computes Shear buckling resistance in N using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Shear buckling resistance is expressed in N. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Reduction factor for shear buckling = 0.72
- Web height = 1
- Web thickness = 0.012
- Web yield strength = 355000000
Expected Result:
- Shear buckling resistance = 1770848.7456584
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Shear buckling resistance = 1770848.7456584 N.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
shear buckling resistance = (reduction factor for shear buckling * web height * web thickness * web yield strength) / sqrt(3)Formula family: formula_lifting_crane_bridge_girder_web_buckling_resistance_en_1993_1_5
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| chi_w | Reduction factor for shear buckling | INPUT | Reduction factor for shear buckling |
| h_w | Web height | INPUT | Web height |
| t_w | Web thickness | INPUT | Web thickness |
| f_yw | Web yield strength | INPUT | Web yield strength |
| result | Shear buckling resistance | OUTPUT | Shear buckling resistance |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the reduction factor for shear buckling in 1.
- Enter the web height in m.
- Enter the web thickness in m.
- Enter the web yield strength in Pa.
- Step 1: Compute shear buckling resistance.
- Read the shear buckling resistance (N) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate EN 1993-1-5 Web Shear Buckling Resistance of Crane Bridge Girder
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The EN 1993-1-5 Web Shear Buckling Resistance of Crane Bridge Girder calculator estimates Shear buckling resistance based on the input parameters you provide
Why is web height important in this calculation?
web height is directly proportional to shear buckling resistance. When you enter web height in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result shear buckling resistance?
The calculator outputs shear buckling resistance in N. For larger forces, you can divide by 1000 to express the result in kN. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Web height (m), Web thickness (m), Web yield strength (Pa). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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