Cantilevered Column
Within the column module of StruCalc there is the ability to calculate a cantilevered column.
The column module typically assumes a pin-pin connection for the end supports, but the end condition can be changed to a cantilever inside the module. Once a cantilever has been designated by selecting the Cantilever Column checkbox the Column End Condition or K(e) value will change from 1 to 2.1 and the top of the column will then be unrestrained.
This is particularly useful for posts that are supporting lateral loads of some kind such as:
- pole barn supports
- car port supports
- wind post design
- fence post
You can view the representation of this type of a column in StruCalc by clicking the thumbnail below
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January 21st, 2008 at 10:22 am
[…] After the material has been selected the overall height of the post must be entered followed by the unbraced length in each direction. The unbraced length of the column would be the distance between any sort of bracing that might be provided within the structure (drywall, sheathing, kickers, etc.). The column end condition, K (e) is automatically set at 1.0 for pin-pin supported columns and 2.1 for cantilevered columns. […]