01/27/2022

ASSIGNMENT #4
COLUMNS IN UNBRACED FRAMES 8𝑚

PROBLEM 1: 𝐶 𝑊460𝑥74 𝐷

The given frame is unbraced, and bending is

𝑊360𝑥134

𝑊360𝑥134
about the x-axis of each member. The axial 4𝑚
dead load supported by column AB is 690 kN,
𝐵 𝑊460𝑥74 𝐸
and axial live load is 2,045 kN. 𝐹 = 345 𝑚𝑃𝑎.

𝑊360𝑥147

𝑊360𝑥147
Determine 𝐾 for member AB using; 4𝑚
A. AISC Alignment Chart 𝐴 𝐹
B. Magdy I. Salama Equation

Is the W360x147 adequate for column AB?

PROBLEM 2:
The rigid frame shown is unbraced. The
members are oriented so that bending is
about the strong axis. Support conditions in
the direction perpendicular to the plane of
the frame are such that 𝐾 = 1.0. The
beams are W410 × 85, and the columns are 𝐵
W250 × 149. A992 steel is used. The axial 4.5 𝑚
compressive dead load is 400 kN, and the
axial compressive live load is 490 kN. 𝐴

a. Determine the axial compressive design

5.5 𝑚 6.0 𝑚
strength of column AB.
b. Determine the allowable axial
compressive strength of column AB.