A W203 x 60 structure steel (E = 200 GPa) section is used for a column with an actual length of 6 m. The column can be considered fixed at both ends for bending about the axis of the cross section with the smallest second moment of area and pinned at both ends for bending about the axis of the cross section with the largest second moment of area. Determine the maximum axial compressive load P that can be supported by the column if a factor of safety of 1.5 with respect to failure by buckling is specified.

A W203 x 60 structure steel (E = 200 GPa) section is used for a column with an actual length of 6 m. The column can be considered fixed at both ends for bending about the axis of the cross section with the smallest second moment of area and pinned at both ends for bending about the axis of the cross section with the largest second moment of area. Determine the maximum axial compressive load P that can be supported by the column if a factor of safety of 1.5 with respect to failure by buckling is specified.

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Chapter11: Columns

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Problem 11.4.16P: An aluminum tube AB with a circular cross section has a sliding support at the base and is pinned at...

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