A W12x96 shape is used as a column member in a steel frame structure. The critical length for strong axis bending is Lcx=50 ft while the critical length for weak axis bending is Lcy=30 ft. Compute the “squashing” load for the column. Compute the slenderness ratio, Lcx/rx, for strong axis buckling. Compute the Euler buckling load, Pe, for strong axis buckling. Compute the slenderness ratio, Lcy/ry, for weak axis buckling. Compute the Euler buckling load, Pe, for weak axis buckling. Would this column be considered a “short” column? Explain your answer.

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A W12x96 shape is used as a column member in a steel frame structure. The critical length for strong axis bending is Lcx=50 ft while the critical length for weak axis bending is Lcy=30 ft.

  1. Compute the “squashing” load for the column.

  2. Compute the slenderness ratio, Lcx/rx, for strong axis buckling.

  3. Compute the Euler buckling load, Pe, for strong axis buckling.

  4. Compute the slenderness ratio, Lcy/ry, for weak axis buckling.

  5. Compute the Euler buckling load, Pe, for weak axis buckling. 

  6. Would this column be considered a “short” column? Explain your answer.

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