UNIT V:

Columns and Struts

 STRUT:
• struts can be inclined or horizontal and are
generally short in length as compared to
columns.
COLUMN:
• Columns are the vertical compressive members
of the frame structure and can be provided both
as long column and short column
Kmin= Minimum radius of gyration
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