BEAM-COLUMNS

STEEL AND TIMBER DESIGN

Prof-Engr. Edgardo S. Cruz, MSCE
Mapua University Manila
BEAM-COLUMNS Prof-Engr. Edgardo S. Cruz, MSCE
MAPUA UNIVERSITY MANILA

Structural members subjected to combined axial compression and

flexural loading are called Beam-Columns.
Examples of Beam-Columns

Top Chord with Transverse Load coming

from Purlin Support Reaction

Beams and Columns on Frame

BEAM-COLUMNS Prof-Engr. Edgardo S. Cruz, MSCE
MAPUA UNIVERSITY MANILA

LRFD Interaction Equations

Larger Axial Compression

Smaller Axial Compression

 Prof-Engr. Edgardo S. Cruz, MSCE
MAPUA UNIVERSITY MANILA

SAMPLE PROBLEM 1: (Interaction Formulas)

PD=155KN
PL=440KN

The beam-column shown is pinned at both ends and is

subjected to the loads shown. Bending is about the
strong axis. Determine whether this member satisfies
the appropriate AISC specification interaction
equation. A992 steel Fy=345MPa and Fu=448.5MPa. 2.6 m
Assume compact section. (Do not consider moment
QD=22KN
amplification due to the effects of secondary moments. i.e. P-δ 5.2 m
QL=53KN
moments and P-Δ moments).
2.6 m

(answer: 0.914<1.0)
 BEAM-COLUMNS Prof-Engr. Edgardo S. Cruz, MSCE
MAPUA UNIVERSITY MANILA

THE MOMENT AMPLIFICATION METHOD

The moment amplification method entails computing the maximum bending moment
resulting from flexural loading (transverse loads or member end moments) by a first-order
analysis, then multiplying by a moment amplification factor to account for the secondary
moment. Amplification factor is a multiplier used to increase the computed moment in a
member to account for the eccentricity of the load and is given as:
𝐂𝐦 where Pu= is the factored axial load
B1= 𝐏𝐮 ≥ 𝟏. 𝟎 Pe= Euler load given as
𝟏−
𝐏𝐞
𝝅𝟐 𝐄𝑰
Mu =B1Mnt + B2Mlt where
𝑷𝒆 =
(𝐤𝐋)𝟐
Mu = required moment strength
Pnt = factored axial load corresponding to the braced condition
Plt = factored axial load corresponding to the sidesway condition
Pu= Pnt + B2Plt Mnt = factored load moment assuming that no sidesway occurs, whether the frame is actually braced or not (the
subscript nt is for “no translation”).
Mlt = factored load moment caused by sidesway (the subscript lt is for “lateral translation”). This moment can be
caused by lateral loads or by unbalanced gravity loads. Gravity load can produce sidesway if the frame is
unsymmetrical or if the gravity loads are unsymmetrically placed. Mlt will be zero if the frame is actually braced.
B1 = amplification factor for the moments occurring in the member when it is braced against sidesway (P-δ
moments).
B2 = amplification factor for the moments resulting from sidesway (P-Δ moments).
 BEAM-COLUMNS Prof-Engr. Edgardo S. Cruz, MSCE
MAPUA UNIVERSITY MANILA

VALUES OF Cm, Moment Correction Factor/Reduction Coefficient

CASE 1:
CASE 3:

CASE 2:
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MAPUA UNIVERSITY MANILA

SAMPLE PROBLEM 2: (Braced Frame using Moment Amplification)

1200 KN
The member shown in the figure is braced against
sidesway. Bending is about the major axis. Check the
adequacy of W14×90 A572 Grade 60 based on the
given loads. The loads are 40% service liveload and
160 KN-m
60% service deadload.
4.0 m 1200 KN

150 KN-m

1200 KN

(answer: 0.5240<1.0)
 Prof-Engr. Edgardo S. Cruz, MSCE
MAPUA UNIVERSITY MANILA

SEATWORK: (Use long bond paper / due today)

A 7m grade 60 W10x60 eccentrically loaded column as shown 190KN
e=?
carries an eccentric service load of 190KN placed at a certain
distance of 180mm from the x-axis and at a distance “e” from
the y-axis. Determine maximum distance “e” if the ends of the
column are translation fixed and rotation free. The given load
180mm
is 40% deadload and 60% liveload. Assume compact section
and laterally supported all throughout its length. Use Cm=1.0
x-axis
W10x60 Properties
d= 260 mm
A= 11400 mm2
Ix= 142 x106 mm4
Iy= 48 x106 mm4
rx= 111.8 mm
y-axis
ry= 65.1 mm
Zx= 1222 x103 mm3
Zy= 574 x103 mm3
(answer: e=535.128 mm)