Current Revision posted to Structural Analysis and Design Wiki by rtully14 on 8/29/2013 7:52:15 AM
No, this is not necessary when designing columns in accordance with BS 5959-1:2000. Clause
4.7.7 states : ‘In structures of simple design, it is not necessary to consider the effect on columns of pattern loading. For the purpose of column design, all the beams supported by a column at any one level should be assumed to be fully loaded.’