BUILT UP MEMBERS

INTRODUCTION
If the cross-sectional properties of a built-up compression member are known, its
analysis is the same as for any other compression member, provided the component
parts of the cross section are properly connected. The design strength of a built-up
compression member is a function of the slenderness ratio KLr. Hence the principal
axes and the corresponding radii of gyration about these axes must be determined.
For homogeneous cross sections, the principal axes coincide with the centroidal axes.
The components of the cross section are assumed to be properly connected.
EXAMPLE 1
The column shown is fabricated by welding a 3 ⁄8-inch by 4-inch cover plate to the
flange of a W18 × 65. Steel with Fy = 50 ksi is used for both components. The
effective length is 15 feet with respect to both axes. Assume that the components are
connected in such a way that the member is fully effective and compute the strength
based on flexural buckling.
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