Formulas: External Force Applied to Steel Section

Formula 1

where

$P_{n o}=$ nominal axial compressive strength without consideration of length effects, determined by Equation I2-7 for encased composite members, and Equation I2-9a or Equation I2-9c, as applicable, for compact composite or noncompact composite filled composite members, kips (N)

$P_{r}=$ required external force applied to the composite member, kips (N)

Found in

• LOAD TRANSFER