Effective length factor to AISC 360-22 Comm. App. 7, ACI 318-19 6.6.4.4.3
Effective length factor of a column: the alignment chart equations with the Commentary's adjustments, idealized end conditions and K2 by story stiffness or story buckling.
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From the inputs to a finished effective length factor calculation
Every step shown
Each result with its equation, the values that go into it and, where there is one, the code section. Results update as you type.
A calculation report a reviewer can follow
Inputs and every step with its result and reference, in a clear PDF with your title block.
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Your units, your method
US or metric units at any time, LRFD or ASD where the code offers both; the report follows.
Verification
How the effective length factor is tested
Against published examples and hand calculations from the code equations, on every change. The method and the sources.
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