COLUMNS AND STRUTS

PRACTICE

Specific Objectives

By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:

1. identify the stresses in the column
2. determine the direct and indirect column

Content

• Calculation of combined stresses at points
• Calculation of stresses in individual materials in a composite section
• Direct and indirect stresses
• Stresses

-positive

-negative

• Active stresses

-difference

Competence

Ability to;

• identify the sizes of the column base with available stresses

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

• Demonstrations
• Discussions
• Class exercises

Suggested Learning Resources

• Materials
• Lab
• Textbooks
• Realia

Suggested Assessment Methods

• Written
• Practical exercises
• Assignments