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Cb value bracing at third points of a beam-uniform load.

In this post, we will estimate the Cb value bracing at the third point of a beam-uniform load, where we have four braces at the ends and two at each third point.

In the previous post, number 17, we estimated the CB value or the coefficient for a moment for a simply supported beam with two braces at the supports under uniform load.

The following slide image shows the cases for a simply supported beam with different CB values based on the bracing locations in the the pan.

Cb value bracing at third points of a beam-uniform load-simple beam case.

To estimate the CB value bracing at the third point of a beam-uniform load, we divide part AC into four quarters and assess the value of moments at the different points.

What is the moment value at point C?

The moment value at point C is estimated as equal to ((1/9)*wL^2, where L is the span and w is the uniform load per kip or meter based on the used units. Please refer to the next slide image to find out how we get this value.

The moment value at point A’ is estimated as equal to (11*/(12×24))*wL^2.

The moment value at point B’ is estimated as equal to (5/72)*wL^2.

The moment at point C’ is equal to (3/32)*wL^2. Exploring the moment values for segment AC, we find that the maximum value is WL^2/9 at point C. A sketch of the absolute values for the different points is drawn and shown in the next slide image.

Cb value for part AC.

Now, we will apply the AISC equation to get the Cb value bracing at the third point of a beam-uniform load. The maximum moment is w*L2/9, which will be multiplied by 12.50 for the numerator.

The denominator, we will add ( 2.5*Max +3*Ma’+4Mb’+3Mc’).

The Cb value for a simply supported beam with four braces for part Ac can be approximately 1.46.

Cb value for middle part CD.

To estimate the Cb value bracing at the third point of a beam, we divide part CD into four quarters and assess the value of moments at the different points. Due to symmetry, the moment at ends C and D is equal and equals (1/9)*WL2.

The moment value at point d” located at the mid-span, will be equal to w/*L^2/8.

The moment value for both Mc” and M’d’ will equal W*L^2/(35/288).

We will draw the portion of the beam for part CD and list all the absolute values for moments.

I have listed all the values for moments at points C, C”, D”‘, D’ and d. Considering the maximum value of the estimated moment value, it will be found equal to Wl^2/12; we believe the absolute value of moments. Use the 2.5, 3, 4, and 3 multipliers to get the element’s value.

The denominator values are prepared as we have (2.5M max+3*Ma’+4*Mb’+3Mc’) as a multiplier of w*L^2. The final value is (148/96))*w*L^2. The numerator value is 12.50*WL^&2/8. The Cb final value for part Cd can be found to be equal to 1.01. This is the end for CB value bracing at the third point post.

Please refer to table 8.2.1.1 Computation of Cb from A Beginner Guide to Structural Steel Manual 15th edition.

This is the complete list of all posts related to Cb:

1-Introduction to Cb-Bending coefficient part-1 for steel.-post 17.
2- Cb-The coefficient of bending part 2 for steel beams-post 18.

3-Cb-The coefficient of bending part-3 for steel beams-post 18a.

4-Cb value-bracing at the midpoint of a beam-uniform load-Post 18b-previous post.

5-Cb value bracing at third points of a beam-U load-Post18C-This post.

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