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The minor axis of a rectangular column or beam is the line that goes through the center. The minor axis will be shorter than the major axis.
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David Owolabi
It is the shortest between major axis and the minor axis, minor axis causes the least moment.
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What is the major or minor axis of a beam?
I have seen many answers to this question on the web and while all were correct in their intent, they were all technically wrong or ambiguous because they failed to use definitive language. The minor and major axes lie perpendicular to each other in the plane of the cross-sectional area of the beam. The major axis bisects the area 'short-ways,' the minor, 'long-ways.' Now if like me, you were confused in 1st-grade by the terms in quotes, the major axis is the one about which the greatest moment of inertia can be calculated. Or, if you think of the axes as wires laying in a puddle shaped like the cross-sectional area, the minor axis will have more of its length wet than the major axis. -Scott Scoville, PE
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How do you know if it is a load bearing wall?
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What size single span beam is needed for a span of 36 feet for 2nd story floor support in my garage and I have heat tubes in the floor so I can't install a column?
You will have to have an engineer spec that beam for you. You will save yourself time and money by cutting the span with a column.
What is differential beam bending?
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How can calculate angle of beam spread in rectangular beam transducer probe?
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What is the difference between a column and a beam?
A beam will be placed horizontally, a column will be placed vertically.
What is the difference between a beam and a column?
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What is meant by Beam column joint?
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In order to compute the neutral axis of a beam, we need its dimension and shape.
What is the major or minor axis of a beam?
I have seen many answers to this question on the web and while all were correct in their intent, they were all technically wrong or ambiguous because they failed to use definitive language. The minor and major axes lie perpendicular to each other in the plane of the cross-sectional area of the beam. The major axis bisects the area 'short-ways,' the minor, 'long-ways.' Now if like me, you were confused in 1st-grade by the terms in quotes, the major axis is the one about which the greatest moment of inertia can be calculated. Or, if you think of the axes as wires laying in a puddle shaped like the cross-sectional area, the minor axis will have more of its length wet than the major axis. -Scott Scoville, PE
What is the neutral axis of a beam?
The neutral axis of a reinforced concrete beam is the area where the beam is neither in a state of tension or a state of compression. This is determined by having the length and breadth of the beam available.
Why is an I-Beam stronger in its weight than a simple rectangular beam?
The vertical portion of the I-beam resists shear force better than a rectangular one. The "I" portion also deflects force because of its design.
What is neutral axis of a beam?
The Neutral Axis of a concrete beam is that axis where it is neither in tension nor compression. The transition of tensile to compressive forces set up due to bending occurs on the neutral axis. Its position in a beam depends on material properties of the concrete and reinforcing steel.
Which is a horizontal structural member in a building that carries a load?
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