Structure Supported Design for a Single Column

Authors

  • r. C. Jegadeeswaran Author
  • A. Ramkumar Author
  • S. Hemalatha Author
  • A. Venkateshan Author

Keywords:

Single column, symmetrical, eccentric loads, Staad Pro

Abstract

The progress of building technology and the proliferation of high-height commercial structures are 
driven by the fast increase in population and the shortage of land. Improving the different activities 
relies heavily on building. People in the modern world are driven to travel long distances, mostly 
in search of better economic opportunities. Additional services, such as a finance, computer, 
administrative, design, and drawing division, are available in the facility. The stability of structural 
components during their lifespan is determined by their supporting state. When all stability 
conditions are met, we say that the structure is stable. A structure's stability is enhanced when all 
of its sides provide support in a proportionate manner that balances the static and dynamic stresses. 
In order to make our building seem nice, we just used one column for support. The configuration 
of a structure determines how difficult it is to meet the stability requirements; when subjected to 
symmetrical and eccentric loading conditions, a single-column structure is particularly vulnerable. 
In extreme cases, eccentric stress may lead to structural collapse by twisting the material in any 
direction. Every other component will function as a cantilever since a single column is supporting 
the whole construction. By using two ring beams and inclined beams, the structural beams' 
cantilever span may be reduced, allowing them to be simply supported for two-thirds of their 
length. The structural analysis programme Staad pro, which uses the stiffness matrix approach for 
analysis and design, is used. For design purposes, the critical loading condition was chosen after 
analysing the aforementioned structure for all potential loading circumstances. 

 

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Published

13-03-2021

How to Cite

Structure Supported Design for a Single Column. (2021). International Journal of Engineering Research and Science & Technology, 17(1), 55-61. https://ijerst.org/index.php/ijerst/article/view/71