Inelastic K-factor for Column Design

The inelastic K-factor for column design, suggested by Yura (Engineering Journal, April, 1971) has deservedly been well received by practicing structural engineers. Certain questions regarding its application have been asked (Engineering Journal, January, 1972). Yuras response was published (Engineering Journal, January, 1972 and October, 1972). The purpose of this paper is to discuss further some of the questions which have been posed and also to show how the Yura Method may be applied without the iteration required in the original paper. Special tables are included to further simplify design.