Beam-columns are the structural members subjected to

Explanation:

Beam-columns are structural elements that are subjected to both axial compression and bending moment simultaneously.

• They are columns that carry axial loads, but due to lateral loads, eccentricities, or moment connections, they also experience bending.

• Commonly found in multi-storey frames, bridges, and pylon structures.

• Their design must consider interaction effects between compression and bending using interaction curves or design codes (e.g., IS 800 for steel or IS 456 for RCC).

 Additional Information

• Beam-columns are structural members that simultaneously carry axial loads (usually compression) and bending moments.

• They are commonly found in framed structures where columns also experience bending due to lateral loads like wind or earthquake forces.

• The combination of axial compression and bending moment influences their design because the axial load affects the bending capacity and vice versa.

• Beam-columns require special design considerations to ensure stability, strength, and serviceability.

• Unlike simple beams or columns alone, beam-columns demand analysis for interaction effects between axial force and bending.