Example 1: Check the adequacy of a 356x358x129 UC for the column

shown here which is pin-ended about both axes and has no

intermediate restraint with axial force of Nsd=4000KN. Use Fe510 for
steel.

Section properties from table are as follows

Solution:

For Fe510 b/c t<40mm,

Step 1 select trial section: it is given as 356x358x129 UC

Step 2 Section classification

Out stand element of the compression flange for rolled sections:

Web of an I-beam where whole section is subjected to axial compression

The overall section is class 3.

Therefore no need of area reduction and hence A=164cm2 and bA =1 for class 3 sections

Step 3 calculate Buckling length Ley=Lez=6m

Step 4 Calculate design compression resistance

Step 4 Determine the non dimensional slenderness ratio

Thus z-axis is the governing buckling axis.

Step 6 determine the appropriate column curve

Buckling curve is curve c

Step 7 Determine the value of

From the formula or table and interpolating for

Step 6 Calculate design buckling resistance

section is safe for the applied load.