How to Use a Steel Plate Load Capacity Calculator:

1. Input the Dimensions:
   • Enter the steel plate’s length (a in millimeters) and width (b in millimeters).
2. Provide the Plate Thickness:
   • Specify the thickness (t in millimeters) to understand the structural integrity.
3. Specify Material Properties:
   • Fill in the modulus of elasticity (E in N/mm²) and Poisson’s ratio (v), properties that define the steel’s behavior under stress.
4. Define the Load Parameters:
   • Input the uniform load (q in N/mm²) and the application radius (ro in millimeters), which denotes the area over which the load is applied.
5. Calculate the Results:
   • Click “Calculate” to compute the deflection, stresses, and reactions.
   • Review the results, which include values for the center displacement, bending stress, and reaction loads.

Example Calculation: Steel Plate Load Capacity Calculator

Here’s an example of how you would use the calculator for a sample steel plate:

• Length (a): 3000 mm
• Width (b): 300 mm
• Thickness (t): 12 mm
• Modulus of Elasticity (E): 400 N/mm² (typical for steel)
• Poisson’s Ratio (v): 0.3 (typical for steel)
• Uniform Load (q): 0.50 N/mm²
• Application Radius (ro): 50 mm

After filling in these values and clicking “Calculate,” the calculator will display key results such as total area, load distribution, bending stress, and center displacement.