Steel Member

Beta

v0.1

Method: AISC 360 ASD — hot-rolled H-section under axial compression and biaxial bending

Steel Column

Axial compression with flexural buckling and slender elements, strong- and weak-axis bending and the H1 interaction for an H-section column (AISC 360 ASD).

Beta: this calculator has not yet been independently reviewed by a licensed engineer. Check results against the governing code before relying on them.

Input Parameters

Units: kN, kN·m, mm, MPa

Loads (ASD)

Axial compression (Pr) — (kN)

Strong-axis moment (Mx) — (kN·m)

Weak-axis moment (My) — (kN·m)

Cm, x-axis (Cmx)

Cm, y-axis (Cmy)

Lengths & Bracing

Unbraced length, x-axis (Lx) — (mm)

Effective length factor Kx (Kx)

Unbraced length for LTB (Lb) — (mm)

Unbraced length, y-axis (Ly) — (mm)

Effective length factor Ky (Ky)

Moment gradient factor (Cb)

Section & Material

H-section

Section depth (H) — (mm)

Flange width (B) — (mm)

Web thickness (tw) — (mm)

Flange thickness (tf) — (mm)

Root radius (r) — (mm)

Yield strength (Fy) — (MPa)

Grade

Ready to calculate

Enter values and press Calculate to see results.