3.1 - Effective Length Table
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What is the effective length of a pinned-pinned column?
💡 Hint: Think about the direct length of the column.
How is the effective length of a fixed-fixed column defined?
💡 Hint: Remember that fixed conditions increase stability.
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What is the effective length of a fixed-fixed column?
💡 Hint: Remember the characteristic of fixed ends.
True or False: A cantilever column has an effective length equal to its original length.
💡 Hint: Think about how stability is affected.
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A 10-foot high column is fixed at one end and pinned at the other. Calculate its effective length and critical load using Euler’s formula.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert units correctly and use proper values for E and I.
Determine the effective lengths of a 20-foot column under different end conditions: pinned-pinned, fixed-pinned, and fixed-fixed. Discuss implications for design.
💡 Hint: Use the formulas for effective lengths provided in your notes.
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