Question 9 A horizontal bar ABis supported by a pinned-end column CD as shown in the figure. The column is a steel bar (E = 200 GPa) of square cross section having length L = 3 m and side dimensions b = 50 mm. Calculate the allowable load Q if the factor of safety with respect to buckling of the column is n= 3. ANS: 12.7 D

Question 9 A horizontal bar ABis supported by a pinned-end column CD as shown in the figure. The column is a steel bar (E = 200 GPa) of square cross section having length L = 3 m and side dimensions b = 50 mm. Calculate the allowable load Q if the factor of safety with respect to buckling of the column is n= 3. ANS: 12.7 D

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Chapter11: Columns

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Problem 11.6.11P: A steel column ( E = 30 X 103 ksi) that is fixed at the base and free at the top is constructed of a...

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