A W12x79 of A573 Grade 60 (Fy = 415 MPa) steel is used as a compression member. It is 7.8 m long, fixed at the top and bottom, and has additional support in the weak direction at mid-height. Properties of the section are as follows: A = 14,500 mm^2 Ix = 258.6 x 10^6 mm^4 Iy = 84.375 x 10^6 mm^4 Calculate the effective slenderness ratio with respect to strong axis buckling using theoretical value of k.

Steel Design (Activate Learning with these NEW titles from Engineering!)
6th Edition
ISBN:9781337094740
Author:Segui, William T.
Publisher:Segui, William T.
Chapter4: Compression Members
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 4.9.4P
icon
Related questions
Question

A W12x79 of A573 Grade 60 (Fy = 415 MPa) steel is used as a compression member.  It is 7.8 m long, fixed at the top and bottom, and has additional support in the weak direction at mid-height.  Properties of the section are as follows:

         A = 14,500 mm^2

        Ix = 258.6 x 10^6 mm^4

        Iy = 84.375 x 10^6 mm^4

Calculate the effective slenderness ratio with respect to strong axis buckling using theoretical value of k. 

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Wood columns
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, civil-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Steel Design (Activate Learning with these NEW ti…
Steel Design (Activate Learning with these NEW ti…
Civil Engineering
ISBN:
9781337094740
Author:
Segui, William T.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning