Hello forum,
What is the term squash load, which appears in eurocode output file?
Is it related to cross section classification?
To check whether web is in compression or bending?
OR Flange is in full compression or partial compression?
Is it for calculation of alpha parameter in table 5.2 of EN1993-1-1?
Regards,
Vishal
I think this refers back to BS 5950 and is required to determine the compression buckling strength. Here's a small excerpt from 'Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures to BS 5950' by Mark A Bradford, David Nethercot, Nick Trahair: