Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges Calculator

✖Slab Force at maximum positive moments.ⓘ Slab Force [P_{on slab}]			+10% -10%
✖No of Connector in Bridge is total number of joints.ⓘ No of Connector in Bridge [N]			+10% -10%
✖Ultimate Shear Connector Stress is the maximum strength in shear.ⓘ Ultimate Shear Connector Stress [S_ultimate]			+10% -10%

✖Reduction Factor is constant term used as factor for load calculation.ⓘ Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges [Φ]

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Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges

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`"Φ" = "P"_{"on slab"}/("N"*"S"_{"ultimate"}) `

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`"0.816667"="245kN"/("15.0"*"20.0kN") `

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Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Reduction Factor = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress)
Φ = P_{on slab}/(N*S_ultimate)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Reduction Factor - Reduction Factor is constant term used as factor for load calculation.
Slab Force - (Measured in Newton) - Slab Force at maximum positive moments.
No of Connector in Bridge - No of Connector in Bridge is total number of joints.
Ultimate Shear Connector Stress - (Measured in Newton) - Ultimate Shear Connector Stress is the maximum strength in shear.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Slab Force: 245 Kilonewton --> 245000 Newton (Check conversion here)
No of Connector in Bridge: 15 --> No Conversion Required
Ultimate Shear Connector Stress: 20 Kilonewton --> 20000 Newton (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

Φ = P_{on slab}/(N*S_ultimate) --> 245000/(15*20000)

Evaluating ... ...

Φ = 0.816666666666667

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.816666666666667 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.816666666666667 ≈ 0.816667 <-- Reduction Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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< 18 Number of Connectors in Bridges Calculators

Ultimate Shear Connector Strength given Minimum Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Ultimate Shear Connector Stress = (Slab Force+Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point)/(Reduction Factor*No of Connector in Bridge)

Reduction Factor given Minimum Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Reduction Factor = (Slab Force+Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point)/(Ultimate Shear Connector Stress*No of Connector in Bridge)

Minimum Number of Connectors for Bridges

Go No of Connector in Bridge = (Slab Force+Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point)/(Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress)

Force in Slab at Maximum Negative Moments given Minimum Number of Connectors for Bridges

Go Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point = No of Connector in Bridge*Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress-Slab Force

Force in Slab at Maximum Positive Moments given Minimum Number of Connectors for Bridges

Go Slab Force = No of Connector in Bridge*Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress-Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point

Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Reduction Factor = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress)

Ultimate Shear Connector Strength given Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Ultimate Shear Connector Stress = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Reduction Factor)

Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go No of Connector in Bridge = Slab Force/(Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress)

Force in Slab given Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Slab Force = No of Connector in Bridge*Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress

28-day Compressive Strength of Concrete given Force in Slab

Go 28 Day Compressive Strength of Concrete = Slab Force/(0.85*Effective Concrete Area)

Effective Concrete Area given Force in Slab

Go Effective Concrete Area = Slab Force/(0.85*28 Day Compressive Strength of Concrete)

Force in Slab given Effective Concrete Area

Go Slab Force = 0.85*Effective Concrete Area*28 Day Compressive Strength of Concrete

Area of Longitudinal Reinforcing given Force in Slab at Maximum Negative Moments

Go Area of Steel Reinforcement = Slab Force/Yield Strength of Steel

Force in Slab at Maximum Negative Moments given Reinforcing Steel Yield Strength

Go Slab Force = Area of Steel Reinforcement*Yield Strength of Steel

Reinforcing Steel Yield Strength given Force in Slab at Maximum Negative Moments

Go Yield Strength of Steel = Slab Force/Area of Steel Reinforcement

Steel Yield Strength given Total Area of Steel Section

Go Yield Strength of Steel = Slab Force/Area of Steel Reinforcement

Force in Slab given Total Area of Steel Section

Go Slab Force = Area of Steel Reinforcement*Yield Strength of Steel

Total Area of Steel Section given Force in Slab

Go Area of Steel Reinforcement = Slab Force/Yield Strength of Steel

< 18 Number of Connectors in Bridges Calculators

Ultimate Shear Connector Strength given Minimum Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Ultimate Shear Connector Stress = (Slab Force+Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point)/(Reduction Factor*No of Connector in Bridge)

Reduction Factor given Minimum Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Reduction Factor = (Slab Force+Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point)/(Ultimate Shear Connector Stress*No of Connector in Bridge)

Minimum Number of Connectors for Bridges

Go No of Connector in Bridge = (Slab Force+Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point)/(Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress)

Force in Slab at Maximum Positive Moments given Minimum Number of Connectors for Bridges

Go Slab Force = No of Connector in Bridge*Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress-Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point

Force in Slab at Maximum Negative Moments given Minimum Number of Connectors for Bridges

Go Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point = No of Connector in Bridge*Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress-Slab Force

Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Reduction Factor = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress)

Ultimate Shear Connector Strength given Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Ultimate Shear Connector Stress = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Reduction Factor)

Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go No of Connector in Bridge = Slab Force/(Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress)

Force in Slab given Number of Connectors in Bridges

Go Slab Force = No of Connector in Bridge*Reduction Factor*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress

28-day Compressive Strength of Concrete given Force in Slab

Go 28 Day Compressive Strength of Concrete = Slab Force/(0.85*Effective Concrete Area)

Effective Concrete Area given Force in Slab

Go Effective Concrete Area = Slab Force/(0.85*28 Day Compressive Strength of Concrete)

Force in Slab given Effective Concrete Area

Go Slab Force = 0.85*Effective Concrete Area*28 Day Compressive Strength of Concrete

Force in Slab at Maximum Negative Moments given Reinforcing Steel Yield Strength

Go Slab Force = Area of Steel Reinforcement*Yield Strength of Steel

Area of Longitudinal Reinforcing given Force in Slab at Maximum Negative Moments

Go Area of Steel Reinforcement = Slab Force/Yield Strength of Steel

Reinforcing Steel Yield Strength given Force in Slab at Maximum Negative Moments

Go Yield Strength of Steel = Slab Force/Area of Steel Reinforcement

Steel Yield Strength given Total Area of Steel Section

Go Yield Strength of Steel = Slab Force/Area of Steel Reinforcement

Force in Slab given Total Area of Steel Section

Go Slab Force = Area of Steel Reinforcement*Yield Strength of Steel

Total Area of Steel Section given Force in Slab

Go Area of Steel Reinforcement = Slab Force/Yield Strength of Steel

Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges Formula

Reduction Factor = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress)
Φ = P_{on slab}/(N*S_ultimate)

Why is Reduction Factor is used?

The strength reduction factor is used to decrease the estimated strength of structural members, i.e., to compute the design strength of concrete elements. It is used to account for uncertainties in materials, possible design, and construction errors.

How to Calculate Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges?

Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges calculator uses Reduction Factor = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress) to calculate the Reduction Factor, The Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges formula is defined as ratio ultimate strength to that of working or actual load on the slab. Reduction Factor is denoted by Φ symbol.

How to calculate Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges, enter Slab Force (P_{on slab}), No of Connector in Bridge (N) & Ultimate Shear Connector Stress (S_ultimate) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.816667 = 245000/(15*20000) .

FAQ

What is Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges?

The Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges formula is defined as ratio ultimate strength to that of working or actual load on the slab and is represented as Φ = P_{on slab}/(N*S_ultimate) or Reduction Factor = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress). Slab Force at maximum positive moments, No of Connector in Bridge is total number of joints & Ultimate Shear Connector Stress is the maximum strength in shear.

How to calculate Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges?

The Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges formula is defined as ratio ultimate strength to that of working or actual load on the slab is calculated using Reduction Factor = Slab Force/(No of Connector in Bridge*Ultimate Shear Connector Stress). To calculate Reduction Factor given Number of Connectors in Bridges, you need Slab Force (P_{on slab}), No of Connector in Bridge (N) & Ultimate Shear Connector Stress (S_ultimate). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Slab Force, No of Connector in Bridge & Ultimate Shear Connector Stress and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Reduction Factor?

In this formula, Reduction Factor uses Slab Force, No of Connector in Bridge & Ultimate Shear Connector Stress. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Reduction Factor = (Slab Force+Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point)/(Ultimate Shear Connector Stress*No of Connector in Bridge)
Reduction Factor = (Slab Force+Force in Slab at Negative Moment Point)/(Ultimate Shear Connector Stress*No of Connector in Bridge)

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