Sir/Madaam
Does the calculation of k (effective length factors of column) in STAAD.Pro has a conservative result???
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.