COMPRESSION MEMBERS Compression members are basic components that are pushed together or carry a load, more technically they are subjected only to axial compressive powers. That is, the heaps are applied on the longitudinal axis through the centroid of the part cross segment, and the load over the cross sectional area gives the weight on the compressed member. Stability is an important consideration in design and behavior of compression members and area is generally spread out to maximize Radius of Gyration. Compression members are commonly used as columns in building structures, chords or webs in trusses, bridge piers or braces in framed structures. The maximum strength of a steel compression member depends, to a large extent, on the member length and end support conditions. TYPES OF COMPRESSION MEMBERS There are several types of compression members: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Column Strut Post Stanchion Top chords of trusses Diagonal members in end panels of trusses Wires
