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Discuss the concept of effective length factor in column design.
Discuss the concept of effective length factor in column design.
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The effective length factor, also known as the K-factor, accounts for the degree of restraint provided by the column’s end conditions. It influences the critical buckling load and governs the column’s behavior under compressive loads.