Calculateur de Charge de Colonne — Formule

Column Axial Load

P = A x Fc

Where A is the cross-sectional area and Fc is the allowable compressive stress. This applies to short columns where buckling is not a concern. For slender columns, the Euler buckling formula must be used to reduce the allowable load.

Exemple Résolu

6x6 wood column with 1,000 psi allowable stress.

  1. Area = 6 x 6 = 36 sq in
  2. Max load = 36 x 1000 = 36,000 lbs = 36 kips
  3. Note: actual lumber is 5.5 x 5.5 so use 30.25 sq in.