Even though both appear to be same physically the difference lies in their intended function. Ties The term tie is used to define the transverse reinforcement provided in column where the primary mode of load transfer is compression. Here the requirement of transverse reinforcement is primarily to prevent the premature buckling of individual bar and […]
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What is the difference between a beam and a column?
Beam and Column In structural engineering we give names to different structural members based on their behavior under applied load. For example: Say you have a rod of length 3 m made out of steel and a load P to support. You decide to hang the rod from ceiling and hook the load to the […]