An unbraced steel column of rectangular cross section 1.5 in. × 2 in. and pinned at each end is subjected to an axial force. Assume that Fy= 36,000 lb./in2 and E = 29.6 × 106 lb/in2. Find the transition point between short- and long-column behavior. direction of buckling d-1.5" + +b=2" Y

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An unbraced steel column of rectangular cross section 1.5 in. × 2 in. and pinned at each end is
subjected to an axial force. Assume that Fy= 36,000 lb./in2 and E = 29.6 × 106 lb/in2. Find the
transition point between short- and long-column behavior.
direction of
buckling
d-1.5"
+
+b=2"
Y
Transcribed Image Text:An unbraced steel column of rectangular cross section 1.5 in. × 2 in. and pinned at each end is subjected to an axial force. Assume that Fy= 36,000 lb./in2 and E = 29.6 × 106 lb/in2. Find the transition point between short- and long-column behavior. direction of buckling d-1.5" + +b=2" Y
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