Effective Length of Column in Reinforced Concrete Columns 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 Reinforced Concrete Columns

fxLength of Equivalent Pin Ended Column given Max Deflection at Mid HeightGo

fxUnsupported Length of Column given Minimum EccentricityGo

Reinforced Concrete Columns formulas that make use of Effective Length of Column

fxLateral Deflection of Equivalent Pin Ended Column at distance xGo

fxMaximum Deflection at Mid Height given Lateral Deflection of Pin Ended ColumnGo

fxMaximum Deflection at Mid-Height of Equivalent Pin-Ended ColumnGo

fxCurvature of Column Based on Column Mode of FailureGo

fxMinimum EccentricityGo

List of variables in Reinforced Concrete Columns formulas

fx Maximum Deflection at Mid Height Go

fx Curvature of Column Go

fx Minimum Eccentricity Go

fx Least Lateral Dimension 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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