Column AB carries a centric load P of magnitude 15 kips. Cables BC and BD are taut and prevent motion of point B in the xz plane. Using Euler's formula and a factor safety of 2.2 and neglecting the tension in the cables, determine the maximum allowable length L. Use E = 29 × 106 psi. (Round the final answer to one decimal place.) L P B W10 x 22 D The maximum allowable length L is ft.

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Column AB carries a centric load P of magnitude 15 kips. Cables BC and BD are taut and prevent motion of point B in the xz plane.
Using Euler's formula and a factor safety of 2.2 and neglecting the tension in the cables, determine the maximum allowable length L.
Use E = 29 × 106 psi. (Round the final answer to one decimal place.)
L
P
B
W10 x 22
D
The maximum allowable length L is
ft.
Transcribed Image Text:Column AB carries a centric load P of magnitude 15 kips. Cables BC and BD are taut and prevent motion of point B in the xz plane. Using Euler's formula and a factor safety of 2.2 and neglecting the tension in the cables, determine the maximum allowable length L. Use E = 29 × 106 psi. (Round the final answer to one decimal place.) L P B W10 x 22 D The maximum allowable length L is ft.
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