Scribd
Upload
526 views1 page

NSCP Allowable Compressive Stress

The document discusses the allowable compressive stress calculations for steel columns. It defines short, long, and intermediate columns and provides the relevant formulas to calculate allowable compressive stress based on whether the column is short, long, or intermediate.

Uploaded by

oreca11gaming
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
526 views1 page

NSCP Allowable Compressive Stress

The document discusses the allowable compressive stress calculations for steel columns. It defines short, long, and intermediate columns and provides the relevant formulas to calculate allowable compressive stress based on whether the column is short, long, or intermediate.

Uploaded by

oreca11gaming
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

(Compression Member) Case 2: (Long Column)

NSCP: Allowable Compressive Stress 𝐾𝐿


when > 𝐶𝑐
𝑟
Steel Column
12𝜋2 𝐸
➢ A vertical structure member used in 𝐹𝑎 = 𝐾𝐿 2
23( )
𝑟
construction to provide essential
support to vertical loads. where:
➢ They may carry load in compression. Fa = Allowable Compressive Stress
Short Column – the failure occurs by L = Unsupported length
crushing of material under the 𝐊𝐋
= Effective slenderness ratio
compression yield stress. 𝐫
r = radius of gyration
Long Column – the failure occurs by Cc = compression index
buckling (lateral deflection of the bar).
Fy = Yield strength
Intermediate Column – fails in combined FS = Factor of Safety
buckling and crushing. E = Modulus of Elasticity
k = End fixity factor/ effective length
NSCP: Allowable Compressive Stress factor.

Case 1: (Short Column) End Fixity Factor/


𝐾𝐿 Effective Length Factor (K)
when ≤ 𝐶𝑐
𝑟
End Condition K
Allowable Compressive Stress Both ends are fixed 0.5
𝐾𝐿 2
( 𝑟 ) 𝐹𝑦 One end is fixed and the 0.7
𝐹𝑎 = [1 − ] other is hinged.
2𝐶𝑐 2 𝐹𝑆
Both ends are hinged. 1.0
One end fixed the other 2.0
Factor of Safety
2
end is free.
𝐾𝐿 𝐾𝐿
5 3 𝑟 1 𝑟
𝐹𝑆 = + [ ]− [ ]
3 8 𝐶𝑐 8 𝐶𝑐

Compression Index
2𝜋2 𝐸
𝐶𝑐 = √
𝐹𝑦

Radius of Gyration
𝑰
𝒓=√
𝑨

You might also like