How to Calculate Plate Length?
Plate Length calculator uses Length of plate=sqrt(Area required by base plate)+(0.5*((0.95*Column depth)-(0.80*Width of Flange))) to calculate the Length of plate, The Plate Length is defined as the minimum length of plate required to keep an economical design for base plate. . Length of plate and is denoted by N symbol.
How to calculate Plate Length using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Plate Length, enter Area required by base plate (A1), Column depth (d) and Width of Flange (bf) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Plate Length calculation can be explained with given input values -> 29.75 = sqrt(0.0001)+(0.5*((0.95*0.05)-(0.80*0.01))).