"Prob. 10.3-5. A square, tubular steel column has the di- mensions shown in Fig. P10.3.5, has a length of L = 3 m, and has an axial compression load of P = 50 kN. If the column has fixed-free end conditions and is free to buckle in any direction, what is the factor of safety with respect to elastic buckling? Let Est = 210 GPa and oy = 250 MPa.

"Prob. 10.3-5. A square, tubular steel column has the di- mensions shown in Fig. P10.3.5, has a length of L = 3 m, and has an axial compression load of P = 50 kN. If the column has fixed-free end conditions and is free to buckle in any direction, what is the factor of safety with respect to elastic buckling? Let Est = 210 GPa and oy = 250 MPa.

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Chapter11: Columns

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Problem 11.4.2P: A cantilever aluminum column has a square tube cross section with an outer dimension of 150 mm. The...

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