Beam Length Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the beam length is:

\[ BEL = ED + \frac{D}{2} + CS \]

Where:

\( BEL \) is the beam length (mm)
\( ED \) is the effective depth (mm)
\( D \) is the diameter of the bar (mm)
\( CS \) is the clear cover size (mm)

What is Beam Length?

Beam length is a measure used in structural engineering to determine the total length of a beam, taking into account the effective depth, the diameter of the reinforcing bar, and the clear cover size. This calculation is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity and stability of constructions.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Effective Depth (ED) = 500 mm
Diameter of the Bar (D) = 20 mm
Clear Cover Size (CS) = 50 mm

Using the formula to calculate the beam length:

\[ BEL = 500 + \frac{20}{2} + 50 = 500 + 10 + 50 = 560 \]

The beam length is 560 mm.