b) A steel column AB is fixed at its base and is braced at its top by cables as shown in Figure Q4 (b). This column has moment of inertia of l= 113 x 10° mm and ly36.6 x 10° mm". If the length of column is 8 m, examine the allowable load, P that can be resisted by this column before it either begins to buckle or yields. Take modulus of elasticity, E = 200 GPa, yield stress, ay = 250 MPa, and factor of safety, F.S= 2.0. Given the cross-sectional area of this column is 12,700 mm. If the applied load P exceeded the allowable load, suggest TWO (2) methods of strengthening for this column. (CO2-PO2)(C6) !!

b) A steel column AB is fixed at its base and is braced at its top by cables as shown in Figure Q4 (b). This column has moment of inertia of l= 113 x 10° mm and ly36.6 x 10° mm". If the length of column is 8 m, examine the allowable load, P that can be resisted by this column before it either begins to buckle or yields. Take modulus of elasticity, E = 200 GPa, yield stress, ay = 250 MPa, and factor of safety, F.S= 2.0. Given the cross-sectional area of this column is 12,700 mm. If the applied load P exceeded the allowable load, suggest TWO (2) methods of strengthening for this column. (CO2-PO2)(C6) !!

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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Problem 2.4.4P: A horizontal rigid bar ABC is pinned at end A and supported by two cables at points B and C. A...

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