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Following a number of questions about special design cases concerning columns in simple structures this AD
Note provides guidance on the design procedure for the special cases that sometimes arise with columns in
simple structures.
Clause 4.7.7 in BS 5950-1: 2000 outlines the design rules for columns in simple structures. This is a safe and
easy-to-apply design method that is intended for the majority of columns in simple structures. In this method it is
assumed that the column is at least held in position at each floor level in two perpendicular directions and the
only moments that arise are due to the nominal moments applied to the column by the simple beam end
connections. In most cases the values of the nominal moments are calculated from the assumed 100 mm
eccentricity of the beam end reaction – see Clause 4.7.7.3. Clause 4.7.7 indicates how the net nominal moments
at any level are distributed in the column and the effect of pattern loading on the column need not be considered
with this safe, simple method. In addition, it is further assumed that the column is in double curvature – the
bending moment diagrams for the columns are of the “cross-over” type with the end values of approximately
equal magnitude. However, it is not necessary to know the exact shape of the column bending moment diagram
to apply the method.
In summary, it is recommended that columns in simple structures should be designed to Clause 4.7.7 where
possible. However, when special cases arise the column must be designed to section 4.8.3 taking account of
pattern loading and the nominal moments calculated from the eccentricities from 4.7.7.1, 4.7.7.2 or 4.7.7.3 as
appropriate.
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