What is the stiff bearing length?

What is the stiff bearing length? Correct Answer length which cannot deform appreciably in bending

The stiff bearing length of any element b1 is that length which cannot deform appreciably in bending. To determine b1, the dispersion of load through a steel bearing element should be taken as 45˚ through solid material, such as bearing plates, flange plates, etc.

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