Discussion :: Steel Structure Design
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When the upper column does not provide full bearing area over lower column, the column splice is provided with the following assumption
A.
bearing plate is assumed as a short beam to transmit the axial load to the lower column section
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B.
axial load is assumed to be taken by flanges
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C.
load transmitted from the flanges of upper column and reactions from the flanges of lower columns are equal and form a couple
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D.
all the above.
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