The term column applies especially to a large round support (the shaft of the column) with a capital and a base or pedestal, which is made of stone, or appearing to be so. A small wooden or metal support is typically called a post, and supports with a rectangular or other non-round section are usually […]
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A column, in general, may be defined as a member carrying direct axial load which causes compressive stresses of such magnitude that these stresses largely control its design. A column or strut is a compression member, the effective length of which exceeds three times the least lateral dimension.
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The term column applies especially to a large round support (the shaft of the column) with a capital and a base or pedestal, which is made of stone, or appearing to be so. A small wooden or metal support is typically called a post, and supports with a rectangular or other non-round section are usually
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