Select the lightest W shape that will act as a column 8 m long with hinged ends and support an axial load of 270 kN with a factor of safety of 2.5. Assume that the proportional limit is 200 MPa and E = 200 GPa.
Select the lightest W shape that will act as a column 8 m long with hinged ends and support an axial load of 270 kN with a factor of safety of 2.5. Assume that the proportional limit is 200 MPa and E = 200 GPa.
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ends and support an axial load of 270 kN with a factor of safety of 2.5.
Assume that the proportional limit is 200 MPa and E = 200 GPa.
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Transcribed Image Text:7. Select the lightest W shape that will act as a column 8 m long with hinged
ends and support an axial load of 270 kN with a factor of safety of 2.5.
Assume that the proportional limit is 200 MPa and E = 200 GPa.
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