Effective Length of Column in Allowable Design for Column Formulas

The Effective Length of Column can be defined as the length of an equivalent pin-ended column having the same load-carrying capacity as the member under consideration. And is denoted by L. Effective Length of Column is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Effective Length of Column is always positive.

Formulas to find Effective Length of Column in Allowable Design for Column

fxLength of Column given Allowable Compressive Stress for Aluminium ColumnsGo

Allowable Design for Column formulas that make use of Effective Length of Column

fxRadius of Gyration of Column given Allowable Compressive Stress for Aluminium ColumnsGo

fxAllowable Compressive Stress for Aluminium ColumnsGo

fxAllowable Compressive Stress for Aluminium Columns given Column Yield StressGo

List of variables in Allowable Design for Column formulas

fx End Fixity Coefficient Go

fx Modulus of Elasticity Go

fx Allowable Column Compressive Stress Go

fx Radius of Gyration of Column Go

FAQ

What is the Effective Length of Column?

The Effective Length of Column can be defined as the length of an equivalent pin-ended column having the same load-carrying capacity as the member under consideration. Effective Length of Column is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Effective Length of Column is always positive.

Can the Effective Length of Column be negative?

No, the Effective Length of Column, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Effective Length of Column?

Effective Length of Column is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Effective Length of Column can be measured.

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