Column and Types

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Definition

A long vertical member normally subjected to an axial compressive load is called Column.

Types of Column

There are three types of Columns, based on their nature of failure:

1) SHORT COLUMN

The length of this type of column is less than 8 times the least lateral dimension. The type of failure in this type of column is due to direct crushing only. Bending or buckling plays much less important role.

2) MEDIUM COLUMN

The length of this type of column varies from 8 to 10 times the least lateral dimension. In this type of column, failure may occur partly due to crushing and partly due to buckling.

3) LONG COLUMN

The length of this type of column varies from 30 times their least lateral dimension. In this type of column, failure is due to buckling.

Slender Column Buckle

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