Effective Length Factor in Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings Formulas

Effective Length Factor used for the members in the frame is the ratio of compression member stiffness to the end restraint stiffness. And is denoted by k.

Load and Resistance Factor Design for Buildings formulas that make use of Effective Length Factor

fxSlenderness ParameterGo

fxShear Capacity if Web Slenderness is greater than 1.25 alphaGo

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What is the Effective Length Factor?

Effective Length Factor used for the members in the frame is the ratio of compression member stiffness to the end restraint stiffness.

Can the Effective Length Factor be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Effective Length Factor, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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