In the following problems, use A36 steel unless otherwise specified.

Also, compute the

section properties such as area, inertia, radius of gyration based on the given section
dimension unless otherwise specified.

Design of Compression Member

1. Investigate the adequacy of a W310X62 to support an axial compressive load of

300 kN dead and 200 kN live on an unsupported length of 5.5 m. Assume both
ends are hinged.
2. For the W410X54, determine the compressive load capacity assuming one end is
fixed and the other end is hinged and that the lateral support for the weak axis is
provided at mid-height of the 5.5-meter length.
3. A hinged-end column 6 m long is fabricated from a W310X62 section and two
C250X45 channels arranged as shown below. Determine the compressive load
capacity.

4. A hinged-end column 5 m long is fabricated from a W310X62 section and a

C250X45 channel arranged as shown below. Determine the compressive load
capacity.
5. A truss member 8 m long carries a compressive load of 200 kN dead and 400 kN
live and consists of two C200X17 channels and a 250X10mm cover plates placed
as shown in the Figure below. Check the adequacy of the section.