A W12x50 is used as a main member 20ft long to carry an axial compression load.

Assume the
member is hinged at the top and fixed at the bottom for buckling in either principal direction.
Use A992 Steel (Fy=50ksi)
a. Determine the slenderness ratio.
b. Determine the Euler’s Buckling Stress.
c. Determine the allowable and design axial compressive strength (ASD & LRFD).

A W12x50 is used as a main member 6.0m long to carry axial compression load. Assume the
member is hinged at the top and fixed at the bottom for buckling in either principal direction.
Use A992 Steel (Fy=345MPa).
a. Determine the slenderness ratio.
b. Determine the Euler’s Buckling Stress.
c. Determine the allowable and design axial compressive strength (ASD & LRFD).
A W10x49 is used as a pin-connected column. The 40ft long column is braced at mid-length with
respect to its weak axis. Use A992 Steel (Fy= 50ksi)
a. Determine the slenderness ratio.
b. Determine the Euler’s Buckling Stress
c. Determine the axial compressive load (ASD & LRFD).
A W12x50 is used as a main member 20ft long to carry an axial compression load. Assume the
member is hinged at the top and fixed at the bottom for buckling in either principal direction.
Use A992 Steel (Fy=50ksi)
a. Determine the slenderness ratio.
b. Determine the Euler’s Buckling Stress.
c. Determine the allowable and design axial compressive strength (ASD & LRFD).