Column Design to BS 8110

Column Design to BS 8110

This design guide discusses the Column Design to British Standard Design Code BS 8110‐1:1997. 
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Users who wish to understand the analysis and design calculation for braced and unbraced columns, and circular columns are recommended to read this document. 

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