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?
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?
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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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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