A 5 ft column is made from 2024-T4 Aluminum.  Column has a square cross section of 2 in x 2 in. Both ends of the column are pinned. Calculate the critical load (Pcr). Note: I am having trouble understanding what the Module of Elasticity is for 2024-T4

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A 5 ft column is made from 2024-T4 Aluminum.  Column has a square cross section of 2 in x 2 in.

Both ends of the column are pinned. Calculate the critical load (Pcr).

Note: I am having trouble understanding what the Module of Elasticity is for 2024-T4 Aluminum.

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