Practice - Summary Table: Column and Base Design
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Practice Questions
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What is an axial load?
💡 Hint: Think about where the force is applied.
Name one typical steel section for columns.
💡 Hint: Remember the standards used for steel structures.
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What is the primary purpose of lacing in steel columns?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of connections in structure.
True or False: A gusseted base is preferable when dealing with moderate axial loads.
💡 Hint: Consider the load capacities of different bases.
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A structural engineer needs to design a steel column that will support a roof. The roof applies an axial load of 400 kN. The slenderness ratio of the column must be less than 180. If your selected section has a design compressive strength of 450 kN, is this section adequate? Justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Check the section properties to ensure it meets the height to width ratio.
Design a gusseted base for a column with an applied vertical load of 500 kN and a bending moment of 20 kNm. How would you calculate the required gusset plate thickness and spacing?
💡 Hint: Examine all forces acting on the base to guarantee stability.
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