1. Determine the theoretical buckling strength (Euler buckling load) for a W8x58 A992 column with an effective length of 20 ft. Will the theoretical column buckle or yield at this length?

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1. Determine the theoretical buckling strength (Euler buckling load) for a W8×58 A992 column with an effective length of 20 ft. Will the theoretical column buckle or yield at this length?
Transcribed Image Text:1. Determine the theoretical buckling strength (Euler buckling load) for a W8×58 A992 column with an effective length of 20 ft. Will the theoretical column buckle or yield at this length?
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Given data: 

Section W8x58 A992 steel 

For A992 steel, E=29 ksi 

Effective length,L e= 20 ft.

= 20 x 12

= 240 lb 

Imin= 75.1 in4

A = 17.1 in2

 

 

 

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