An axial load P is supported by a short steel column, which has a cross-sectional area of 11600 mm². If the average normal stress in the steel column must not exceed 130 MPa, determine the minimum required dimension "a" so that the bearing stress between the base plate and the concrete slab does not exceed 19 MPa. 239 mm 282 mm O 256 mm

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An axial load P is supported by a short steel column, which has a cross-sectional area of 11600 mm². If the average normal stress in the
steel column must not exceed 130 MPa, determine the minimum required dimension "a" so that the bearing stress between the base
plate and the concrete slab does not exceed 19 MPa.
239 mm
O 282 mm
O 256 mm
353 mm
O 171 mm
Transcribed Image Text:An axial load P is supported by a short steel column, which has a cross-sectional area of 11600 mm². If the average normal stress in the steel column must not exceed 130 MPa, determine the minimum required dimension "a" so that the bearing stress between the base plate and the concrete slab does not exceed 19 MPa. 239 mm O 282 mm O 256 mm 353 mm O 171 mm
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