Compression members (columns, struts) carry axial compressive forces. Their strength is governed by material yielding and buckling, depending on slenderness ratio KL/r.
Governing FormulaP_n = F_cr * A_g
Knowledge Check
10 Questions
1.What is the primary purpose of compression members?
2.Which practice improves reliability when analyzing compression members?
3.What is a common engineering concern in compression members?
4.Why are design codes used in compression members?
5.What should be compared when validating a compression members result?
6.What can happen when member sizes are poorly selected in compression members?
7.Which engineering habit is important when documenting compression members?
8.What does a higher slenderness ratio usually indicate in compression members?
9.Why should physical engineering judgment still be applied to compression members results?
10.Which factor can most directly affect the capacity of compression members?