Nomo-Graph for Determining the Effective Length of Columns with the Leaning Columns

Abstract:

In this paper the elastic load-carrying capacity of the stability columns, which provide lateral support to leaning columns, is investigated. The solution to the effective length of the columns is obtained by using of differential equations. The influences of the leaning columns on the stabilizing columns are studied and the nomo-graphs for determining effective length of the supporting columns are made for practical using. The effective length of columns can be quickly determined by using the nomo-graph, which shows intuitively the trends of the curves in the nomo-graph owing to some relevant parameters.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 610)
• Pages: 88-93
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.610.88
• Online since: August 2014
• Authors: Yao Zheng*, Dong Hua Zhou, Zhi Lun Ouyang, Jing Lin Zhu, Chun Xiu Han
• Keywords: Chart Method, Columns, Effective Length, Leaning Columns, Stability

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