MT-1620 al.2002 Thus far have considered separately beam - takes bending loads column -takes axial loads Now combine the two and look at the beam-column (Note: same geometrical restrictions as on others l > cross-sectional dimensions) Consider a beam with an axial load (general case) Figure 17.1 Representation of beam-column could also have p for bending in y direction) X Consider 2-D case: Paul A Lagace @2001 Unit 17-2MIT - 16.20 Thus far have considered separately: • beam -- takes bending loads • column -- takes axial loads Now combine the two and look at the “beam-column” (Note: same geometrical restrictions as on others: l >> cross- sectional dimensions) Consider a beam with an axial load (general case): Figure 17.1 Representation of beam-column Fall, 2002 (could also have py for bending in y direction) Consider 2-D case: Paul A. Lagace © 2001 Unit 17 - 2