Short Columns
Columns in which the strength is governed entirely by the strength of materials and the geometry of the cross-section are called short columns.
- Short columns mainly carry compression loads.
- They are generally used in construction.
- They can carry bending moments as well about one or both axes.
- Column is treated generally as compression member because compression forces dominates.
Slender Columns
Columns are said to be slender if its cross-sectional dimensions are small compared with its length.
- The degree of slenderness is generally expressed in terms of slenderness ratio, L/r where L is the unsupported length and “r” is the radius of gyration.
i need more appropriate definition of short & long column
If the Slenderness ratio (effective length/least cross section dimension) is less than 12 its called Short column.If its more than 12 its called Long column.long column has a long length compared to its cross section.
Which kind of appropriate definition ? Are u talking of definition with respect to slenderness ratio ?
I need more details on the slender column section
I need more details on the slender column section