A Beginner's Guide to the Steel Construction Manual, 13th ed. (old) Chapter 7 - Concentrically Loaded Compression Members © 2006, 2008 T. Bartlett Quimby |
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Section 7.7 Compression Member Summary Last Revised: 11/04/2014 Compressive strength is limited by:
Strength Limit States: All strength limit states take the form:
Which is: FORCE on a column < STRENGTH of a column The STRENGTH of a Column is computed by: The nominal capacity of the column, Pn = Fcr Ag
Slenderness Limit State (SCM E2) This serviceability limit state is not binding, but a good suggestion: (KL/r) < 200 Computing Effective Length (SCM Commentary C2) Principles of Mechanics are used to determine the effective length of columns. The effective length is a function of the overall member length, length between lateral braces, end support condition, and the arrangement of these factors relative to each principle axis. |