Question:
Can I determine an effective length factor β or kcr for sets of members in RSBUCK?
Answer:
RSBUCK does not calculate any effective length factors of sets of members. You can only take the results of the individual members as a starting point in this case. You can consider the member for which the smallest critical buckling load N-cr is displayed as governing for the set of members.
- It can also be helpful to consider the axial forces in the individual members. If they are the same throughout the set of members with an unchanged cross-section, the effective length factors are also the same. This value can then also be used for the set of members.