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8 Compression Members Handout PDF
8 Compression Members Handout PDF
Columns are vertical members used to carry axial Cross-section resistance in compression depends
compression loads and due to their slender nature, on cross-section classification. For Classes 1, 2
they are prone to buckling. The behaviour of a and 3:
column will depend on its slenderness as shown in
Figure 1 (6.10)
(6.11)
γM0 =1.0
Eurocode 3 Approach
Cross-section Resistance Check
To take into account the various imperfections Summary
which the Euler formula does not allow for, the
Eurocode uses the Perry-Robertson approach. This 1. Determine the design compression force
is approach is the similar to that used in BS 5950.
2. Choose a section and determine the section
classification
Table 1 shows the checks required for both slender
and stocky columns: 3. Determine Nc,Rd, using equation 6.10 for Class
1,2 and 3 sections, and equation 6.11 for Class
Slender Stocky
4 sections.
column Column
> 0.2 < 0.2 4. Carry out the cross-sectional resistance check
Cross-section Resistance check, Nc,Rd by ensuring equation 6.9 is satisfied.
Buckling Resistance Check, Nb,Rd
Table 1.0 Resistance checks required for slender and Effective Area Aeff
stocky columns
The effective area of the cross-section used for
design of compression members with Class 1, 2 or
Cross-Section Resistance 3 cross-sections, is calculated on the basis of the
gross cross-section using the specified dimensions.
Holes, if they are used with fasteners in
EN 1993-1-1 Clause 6.2.4 Equation 6.9 states that connections, need not be deducted.
the design value of the Compression force (NEd)
Member Buckling Resistance Non-dimensional Slenderness
For sections with Classes 1, 2 and 3:
EN 1993-1-1 Clause 6.3.1 Equation 6.46 states
that the design values of the Compression force (6.50)
(NEd) must be less than the buckling resistance of or
the compression member (Nb,Rd)
For Class 4 sections:
(6.46)
(6.51)
or
Similarly to cross-section resistance, buckling
resistance is dependent on the cross-section
classification. For sections with Classes 1, 2 and 3:
(6.47) where