CE388 Final Test 01 February 2022

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Question 2 (25 points): For a built-up I section of S400 steel (Fy= 400MPa) bending about its
strong axis;
a) Calculate the nominal yield moment (My) and the fully plastic moment (Mp) capacities.
b) If it is subjected to an axial tensile load of 420 kN acting at the centroid of the top
flange
i) Calculate My for positive moment creating compression on top flange
ii) Calculate My for negative moment creating tension on top flange

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S400 I Section
200

A=8,400 mm2

I=81,452,800 mm4

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200
(All dimensions are in mm)