What's a Stiffener Column?

Column stiffeners are the second section or plates which are used as an attachment for the flanges and beam webs which stiffen them against plain deformation. Stiffeners are used to control local buckling. It is used to connect bracing and transverse beams.

What is the use of stiffener column?

Stiffeners are used as a means of providing additional support to columns at beam connection locations. They are added when the strength of the column is exceeded but full moment strength of the beam section is desired.

Where does the stiffener column go?

the stiffener column shall be provided at the corners & ends of the block work. Reinforcement of column should be anchored in the beam or slab.

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