In order to reinforce a column in an existing structure, two channels are continuously welded to the column as shown below.  Fy = 50 ksi for both the column and the channels.  The effective length with respect to each axis is 16 feet. a) calculate the Moment of Inertia about each axis of the built-up shape.   a) what is the available axial compressive strength and what is the percentage increase in strength?  Use both LRFD and ASD.

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 In order to reinforce a column in an existing structure, two channels are continuously welded to the column as shown below.  Fy = 50 ksi for both the column and the channels.  The effective length with respect to each axis is 16 feet.

a) calculate the Moment of Inertia about each axis of the built-up shape.  

a) what is the available axial compressive strength and what is the percentage increase in strength?  Use both LRFD and ASD.

W12 × 50
C6 x 13
Transcribed Image Text:W12 × 50 C6 x 13
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