What are the functions of column in a building?

Thulfiqar Salim Hussein @Thulfiqar_Hussein

07 July 2018 1 6K Report

Column is a verticle member in building whose primary function is to support structural load and transfer it through beams. Upper columns transfers the load to the lower columns and finally to the ground through footings.

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