Select the lightest ASTM A992 W-shape column to carry an axial dead load of 200 kips and a live load of 240 kips. The column is 16 ft long and is pinned top and bottom on both axes. Limit the column size to a nominal 14-inch shape. Check the limiting Width-thickness Ratio for the flange and web.
Select the lightest ASTM A992 W-shape column to carry an axial dead load of 200 kips and a live load of 240 kips. The column is 16 ft long and is pinned top and bottom on both axes. Limit the column size to a nominal 14-inch shape. Check the limiting Width-thickness Ratio for the flange and web.
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![Select the lightest ASTM A992 W-shape column to carry an axial dead load of
200 kips and a live load of 240 kips. The column is 16 ft long and is pinned top
and bottom on both axes. Limit the column size to a nominal 14-inch shape.
Check the limiting Width-thickness Ratio for the flange and web.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fe5ea943c-9fde-4ff6-895b-1df05bd6cd4d%2F7f2d659a-7886-4cff-928d-142e07b9813e%2Fefjyf1k_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Select the lightest ASTM A992 W-shape column to carry an axial dead load of
200 kips and a live load of 240 kips. The column is 16 ft long and is pinned top
and bottom on both axes. Limit the column size to a nominal 14-inch shape.
Check the limiting Width-thickness Ratio for the flange and web.
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