A W12x72 column is an exterior 1st story column (red circled at gridline C) with strong axis buckling in the plane of the frame in an unbraced multi-story frame. The column above is also W12x72. Using the recommended stiffness G for the fixed base column, determine the effective length for this condition and the corresponding strength by LRFD. All steel is A992. 15 ft 1 15 ft W16x26 W16x26 30 ft B W18x35 W18x35 40 ft

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A W12x72 column is an exterior 1st story column (red circled at gridline C) with strong
axis buckling in the plane of the frame in an unbraced multi-story frame. The column
above is also W12x72. Using the recommended stiffness G for the fixed base column,
determine the effective length for this condition and the corresponding strength by
LRFD. All steel is A992.
A
B
W16x26
15 ft
A
W16x26
1
15 ft
30 ft
1
W18x35
W18x35
40 ft
Transcribed Image Text:A W12x72 column is an exterior 1st story column (red circled at gridline C) with strong axis buckling in the plane of the frame in an unbraced multi-story frame. The column above is also W12x72. Using the recommended stiffness G for the fixed base column, determine the effective length for this condition and the corresponding strength by LRFD. All steel is A992. A B W16x26 15 ft A W16x26 1 15 ft 30 ft 1 W18x35 W18x35 40 ft
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