A column in a building is shown in elevation below. Each floor level delivers 200 kips of force to the column, and the floor-to-floor height varies as indicated. Select a single wide-flange section that can work for the entire height of the column (use A36 steel). L5 12' L4 25' L3 25' L2 20' 12

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A column in a building is shown in elevation below. Each floor level delivers 200
kips of force to the column, and the floor-to-floor height varies as indicated.
Select a single wide-flange section that can work for the entire height of the
column (use A36 steel).
L5
12'
L4
25'
L3
25'
L2
20'
12
Transcribed Image Text:A column in a building is shown in elevation below. Each floor level delivers 200 kips of force to the column, and the floor-to-floor height varies as indicated. Select a single wide-flange section that can work for the entire height of the column (use A36 steel). L5 12' L4 25' L3 25' L2 20' 12
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