Week 3 Challenge

1. Effective length factor determination problem

• Height of column is 10 m and it is effectively restrained in mid height in one direction (in Z direction) but free to move in other direction (Y direction). Bottom of column is Fixed and top of column is Free.
• Calculate effective length factor of columns in following cases

2. Design Axial strength determination of a column with its end conditions

Calculate the Axial compressive capacity of Column made up of Hot rolled ISMB 300 with flange cover plate of 200x12 mm on each flange having length of beam as 3 m. Assume the bottom of the column is Fixed and Top as Roller (Rotation Fixed, translation free). Yield strength of material fy= 250 N/mm²

4. Design of laced column

Design a single laced column made up of two channels back to back of 10 m height to carry factored axial load of 1000kN. The lacings are bolted. Design of bolted connection not required.

5. Design of battened column

Design a battened column made up of two channels back to back of 5 m height to carry factored axial load of 2000kN. The Battens are welded. Design of weld not required. Use Hot rolled channel sections.