Practice Design Procedure (3.1) - Columns & Bases - Structural Design-II
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of calculating the factored axial load in column design?

💡 Hint: Think about safety factors.

Question 2 Easy

Name one common type of rolled steel section used for columns.

💡 Hint: What familiar names have you heard?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the slenderness ratio in column design?

To measure strength
To prevent buckling
To determine cost

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a column is too slender.

Question 2

True or False: Battens are designed to provide diagonal support in columns.

True
False

💡 Hint: What shape are battens laid out in?

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a built-up column comprised of two ISMB sections connected with lacing, calculate the effective length if the total height is 6 meters.

💡 Hint: Consider how supports affect lengths.

Challenge 2 Hard

A built-up column needs to support a load of 450 kN. If the concrete strength is 30 MPa, what is the minimum area of the slab base plate?

💡 Hint: Use the given formula for area and check your unit conversions.

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