27.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is an axial load in the context of a column?
💡 Hint: Think of downward force on a structure.
Name one type of column.
💡 Hint: Look at the types mentioned in the section.
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What type of load does a column primarily resist?
💡 Hint: Think about the force acting directly down through a column.
True or False: Spiral columns provide better resistance against lateral loads.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a structure sways.
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Calculate the capacity of a column with a height of 12 ft and a diameter of 10 in if all axial loads are known to be 30,000 lbs.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert units as needed.
Discuss how increasing the diameter of a column impacts its ability to resist buckling.
💡 Hint: Think about how width influences stability in structures.
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