secant formula
secant formula
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When using the secant formula for eccentrically loaded colums, do I need to worry about end conditions? The book I have is not clear on the subject.
Ward Holloway, Jr, PE
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RE: secant formula
BUT you will probably need a definitive answer, the boys in the structural forum should be able to provide that. In my field buckled=broken, except for occasional special cases.
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RE: secant formula
The formula I'm looking at is for pinned end conditions, and would presumably be somewhat different for fixed ends. In terms of finding stress, it would probably be conservative to use the pinned end assumption.
The end conditions need to be such that the eccentricity used in the equation reflects the actual offset between load point and column centerline.
If it's a structural type application, refer to the structural codes for combined axial and bending loads.
RE: secant formula
RE: secant formula
Thanks for the help.
Ward Holloway, Jr, PE
RE: secant formula
RE: secant formula