Verify the adequacy of column AB, part of a sway frame structure, to carry the loads shown in the figure. The column is made of ASTM A992 steel (Fy = 50 ksi). Use ASD specifications. For determining its effective length factors, neglect inelastic effect.

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Verify the adequacy of column AB, part of a sway frame structure, to carry the loads shown in the figure. The column is made of ASTM A992 steel (Fy = 50 ksi). Use ASD specifications. For determining its effective length factors, neglect inelastic effect.

W18-50
L-35 t
= 800 in."
L=35 ft
-800 in.
Webs of columns and
girders are in the
plane of the frame.
B
W24x55
W24x55
L-35
lo=1,350 in.
L-35t
4-1,350 in
A
Po 100 kips
P= 300 kips
Po 41.5 kips
P= 125 kips
> W14-82
L-14A
lo=881 in
W14x82
L-14t
Transcribed Image Text:W18-50 L-35 t = 800 in." L=35 ft -800 in. Webs of columns and girders are in the plane of the frame. B W24x55 W24x55 L-35 lo=1,350 in. L-35t 4-1,350 in A Po 100 kips P= 300 kips Po 41.5 kips P= 125 kips > W14-82 L-14A lo=881 in W14x82 L-14t
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