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COMPRESSION MEMBERS
1. A W12 × 50 is used as a column to support an axial compressive load of 145 kips. The
length is 20 feet, and the ends are pinned. Without regard to load or resistance factors,
investigate this member for global and local stability.

2. A W14 × 74 of A992 steel has a length of 20 feet and pinned ends. Compute the design
compressive strength for LRFD and the allowable compressive strength for ASD.

3. Select the lightest W-shape that can resist a service dead load of 62.5 kips and a service
live load of 125 kips. The effective length is 24 feet. Use ASTM A992 steel. Use LRFD.

4. Select a W18 shape of A992 steel that can resist a service dead load of 100 kips and a
service live load of 300 kips. The effective length KL is 26 feet. Use ASD.

5. A W12 × 58, 24 feet long, is pinned at both ends and braced in the weak direction at the
third points, as shown below. A992 steel is used. Determine the available compressive
strength in LRFD.

6. The compression member shown below is pinned at both ends and supported in the
weak direction at midheight. A service load of 400 kips, with equal parts of dead and live
load, must be supported. Use Fy = 50 ksi and select the lightest W-shape using ASD.
1. A W12 × 50 is used as a column to support an axial compressive load of 145 kips. The
length is 20 feet, and the ends are pinned. Without regard to load or resistance factors,
investigate this member for global and local stability.

provisions of
Uniform compression
in flanges of rolled I-
shaped sections, ib~·l
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Uniform compression
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 2. A W14 × 74 of A992 steel has a length of 20 feet and pinned ends. Compute the design
compressive strength for LRFD and the allowable compressive strength for ASD.

(505.3-1)

The flexural buckling stress, Fer, is determined as follows :

1. when
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Fer= [o.658;:]Fy (505.3-2)

2. when -KL >4. 71 -

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Fcr=0.877Fe (505.3-3)
where

Fe= elastic critical buckling stress determined according

to Eq. 505.3-4, Section 505.4, or the provisions of
Section 503.2, as applicable, MPa.

(505 .3-4)
3. Select the lightest W-shape that can resist a service dead load of 62.5 kips and a service
live load of 125 kips. The effective length is 24 feet. Use ASTM A992 steel. Use LRFD.

Fer= [o.658;:]Fy
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Fer= [o.658;:]Fy

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 4. Select a W18 shape of A992 steel that can resist a service dead load of 100 kips and a
service live load of 300 kips. The effective length KL is 26 feet. Use ASD.

Fcr=0.877Fe

Fcr=0.877Fe
 5. A W12 × 58, 24 feet long, is pinned at both ends and braced in the weak direction at the
third points, as shown below. A992 steel is used. Determine the available compressive
strength in LRFD.

Fer= [o.658;:]Fy

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6. The compression member shown below is pinned at both ends and supported in the
weak direction at midheight. A service load of 400 kips, with equal parts of dead and live
load, must be supported. Use Fy = 50 ksi and select the lightest W-shape using ASD.

Fer= [o.658;:]Fy
6. The compression member shown below is pinned at both ends and supported in the
weak direction at midheight. A service load of 400 kips, with equal parts of dead and live
load, must be supported. Use Fy = 50 ksi and select the lightest W-shape using ASD.

Fer= [o.658;:]Fy

fl;
7. The column shown below is subjected to a service dead load of 140 kips and a service
live load of 420 kips. Use A992 steel and select a W-shape. Use LRFD.

8. The rigid frame shown below is unbraced. Each member is oriented so that its web is in
the plane of the frame. Determine the effective length factor Kx for columns AB and BC.
7. The column shown below is subjected to a service dead load of 140 kips and a service
live load of 420 kips. Use A992 steel and select a W-shape. Use LRFD.

Fer= [o.658;:]Fy
7. The column shown below is subjected to a service dead load of 140 kips and a service
live load of 420 kips. Use A992 steel and select a W-shape. Use LRFD.

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End condition code
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8. The rigid frame shown below is unbraced. Each member is oriented so that its web is in
the plane of the frame. Determine the effective length factor Kx for columns AB and BC.