Buckling Equations
Buckling Equations
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Just a generic question, not a project.
Why with similar columns, loads, etc does higher k factor alone control buckling, whats the controlling equation that allows that statement to be true for steel design?
Why with similar columns, loads, etc does higher k factor alone control buckling, whats the controlling equation that allows that statement to be true for steel design?






RE: Buckling Equations
The K factor is an adjustment based on the fact that the equation only applies to a pin-pin column. Other types of ends make the column more restrained and thus require more force to buckle. So an adjustment factor is needed to make them approximate pin-pin connections.
Brian C Potter
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RE: Buckling Equations
What is your specific question on the matter?
RE: Buckling Equations
It was asked of me if you have a x braced frame and a moment connection frame, which will buckle first...same column, load, dims, etc.
Since a moment frame column would have K of 2, that would control corrrect?
RE: Buckling Equations