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Fig 1. 

Fig. 1  Loadings that create beam-column effects. (a) Eccentrically applied axial load. (b) Concentrically applied
axial load and end moment. (c) Axial load and transverse load or loads between the two ends.

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Fig 2. 

Fig. 2  Frame-type structure with one beam and four columns acting as beam columns.

A structural member that is subjected to axial compression and transverse bending at the same time. The
combined compression and bending may be produced by an eccentrically applied axial load (Fig. 1a), a
concentrically applied axial load and an end moment (Fig. 1b), or an axial load and transverse load
between the two ends. (Fig. 1c). A beam column differs from a column only by the presence of the
eccentricity of the load application, end moment, or transverse load.