SLENDERNESS

SLENDERNESS RATIO
RATIO &
& ITS
ITS
IMPORTANCE
IMPORTANCE IN
IN COLUMNS
COLUMNS
PRESENTED BY:

ABDUL
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SLENDERNESS RATIO

Slenderness Ratiois a measure of how long the column is

compared to its cross-section's effective width (resistance to
bending or buckling). TheSlenderness Ratio is simply the
column'sLength divided by theRadius of Gyration.

The slenderness ratio is obtained by:

Sr = l / k
Where l is effective length and k is radius of gyration.

Radius of gyration can be obtained by: k=r1+r2/ 2

Slenderness ratio has no unit because it is a ratio.

Classification and strength of columns is also

depends on slenderness ratio i.e. If the slenderness
ratio increases compressive strength of the column
decreases as the tendency of buckle is increased.

The slenderness ratio is an indicator of the ability of

the column to resist buckling when subjected to
compressive load. The lower the slenderness ratio, the
more resistant would be the column against buckling
and consequently could take a higher compression
load.

Classification of columns based on slenderness ratio:

1)Short Columns: Those columns have slenderness ratio less than 32

are called short or stocky struts.

2)Medium Size Columns: Columns having slenderness ratio lie between

32 and 120 are known as medium size or intermediate columns.

3)Long Columns: Columns having slenderness ratio more than 120 are
called long columns.

Importance of slenderness
ratio

Slenderness ratio is an assessment of a structural member's ability to withstand

buckling pressures. Engineers can determine it by dividing the length of the column by
what is known as the radius of gyration, the distribution of weight around the center of
the column. These calculations are important for supportive beams and other structural
components, to make sure they will not fail and put a structure at risk of serious
damage or collapse.

There are some additional considerations to take into account with

slenderness ratio. One is the material used to make the column. Wood
structural members are more likely to bend than steel or concrete. They
need a slightly different ratio to build in a margin of safety. Likewise, the
level of support available to the column is important.

Engineers developing design specifications can use this formula

to make sure the planned columns in a project will be adequate for
the need. They can also check their math as a structure goes up, by
sampling columns and calculating a slenderness ratio to determine if
they are sufficient. If they are not, there is a risk the building could
fall as it goes up. A building with inadequate supports may also fail to
pass a building inspection. The builder might be required to retrofit or
repair it and apply again for permission to start using the building.