k Factors

Hello,

The calculation of the effective length factors are done based on a paper titled ‘Compression Members’ presented by George Tsiatas. If it produces a conservative or a non-conservative factor, you may change it to the value you desire.

Alternatively, you could analyze the model per the current AISC code (360-05) which recommends the Direct Analysis method if you wish to avoid using K factors.

Hello,

The calculation of the effective length factors are done based on a paper titled ‘Compression Members’ presented by George Tsiatas. If it produces a conservative or a non-conservative factor, you may change it to the value you desire.

Alternatively, you could analyze the model per the current AISC code (360-05) which recommends the Direct Analysis method if you wish to avoid using K factors.