Gross Effective Area of Column in Load Factor Design (LFD) Formulas

Gross Effective Area of Column cross section is the total area enclosed by the column including concrete and steel area. And is denoted by A_g. Gross Effective Area of Column is usually measured using the Square Millimeter for Area. Note that the value of Gross Effective Area of Column is always negative.

Formulas to find Gross Effective Area of Column in Load Factor Design (LFD)

fxColumn Gross Effective Area given Maximum StrengthGo

Load Factor Design (LFD) formulas that make use of Gross Effective Area of Column

fxMaximum Strength for Compression MembersGo

fxBuckling Stress given Maximum StrengthGo

List of variables in Load Factor Design (LFD) formulas

fx Strength of Column Go

fx Buckling Stress Go

FAQ

What is the Gross Effective Area of Column?

Gross Effective Area of Column cross section is the total area enclosed by the column including concrete and steel area. Gross Effective Area of Column is usually measured using the Square Millimeter for Area. Note that the value of Gross Effective Area of Column is always negative.

Can the Gross Effective Area of Column be negative?

Yes, the Gross Effective Area of Column, measured in Area can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Gross Effective Area of Column?

Gross Effective Area of Column is usually measured using the Square Millimeter[mm²] for Area. Square Meter[mm²], Square Kilometer[mm²], Square Centimeter[mm²] are the few other units in which Gross Effective Area of Column can be measured.

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