Steel Column Base Anchor Strength Distribution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing column base structures require complex configurations with out-of-plane deformation prevention mechanisms due to column offsetting, which complicates the design and does not effectively enhance column seat bending strength.

Innovation Solution

A column structure with a base member that integrates a column member with flanges on both width direction sides, utilizing first and second anchor members with varying tensile strengths, diameters, and configurations to distribute and manage horizontal forces effectively, thereby simplifying the design while increasing column seat bending strength.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If the column is offset and joined to the base plate, then the column seat bending strength is improved, but the base plate configuration becomes complicated with out-of-plane deformation prevention means

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolumn seat bending strengthVSAvoidbase plate configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention applies different tensile strengths to different anchor members based on their local positioning requirements. The first anchor member has standard tensile strength while the second anchor member has higher tensile strength, creating local quality differentiation that optimizes both strength distribution and structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces asymmetry by making the second anchor member's tensile strength higher than the first anchor member's tensile strength. This asymmetric strength distribution corresponds to the asymmetric positioning of anchor members relative to the column-web flange intersection, resolving the contradiction between strength enhancement and configuration simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

2Strength

If out-of-plane deformation prevention means are added to the base plate, then the column seat bending strength is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolumn seat bending strengthVSAvoidbase member structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the parameter of tensile strength for the second anchor member, making it higher than that of the first anchor member. This parameter change allows the system to achieve enhanced column seat bending strength through material property optimization rather than adding complex structural components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9422717B2Column structure and base member
Publication Date: 2016.08.23 SENQCIA CO LTD
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AI summary

In a column structure, a steel column serving as a column member is joined to a base plate serving as a base member. The steel column is configured by a pair of flanges provided at each of two width direction ends of a web. One end side of the base plate is fixed by first anchor members. The other end side of the base plate is fixed by second anchor members, and the second anchor members are formed with higher tensile strength than the first anchor members.