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Axial Strength Analysis of Column EF

The document outlines a series of tasks related to the analysis of a structural frame, focusing on the effective length factor and axial compressive strengths of columns made from specific steel sections. It includes calculations for both LRFD and ASD design strengths for different column types under various loading conditions. Additionally, it presents a scenario involving combined axial and bending loads, requiring an assessment of design adequacy.

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Axial Strength Analysis of Column EF

The document outlines a series of tasks related to the analysis of a structural frame, focusing on the effective length factor and axial compressive strengths of columns made from specific steel sections. It includes calculations for both LRFD and ASD design strengths for different column types under various loading conditions. Additionally, it presents a scenario involving combined axial and bending loads, requiring an assessment of design adequacy.

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COURSE TITLE/

NAME OF STUDENT SECTION TASK|NO. RATING


INSTRUCTOR
PAGE __ OF
CE134-1/ __
MERYL MAE C. RODRIGUEZ
M2 FA

1. In the figure shown below, the frame is uninhibited against sidesway. The inertias of the beams show in the frame are
assumed to have values relative to the inertia, I, of the columns. Fy = 350 MPa.
F
C
a) What is the effective length factor of column I
EF? *Round off the effective length factor to
tenths place.

B H
E

A D G

b) Determine the LRFD design axial compressive strength of column EF if all columns are HSS 254x 230.2x 4.8 section.

c) Determine the ASD allowable axial compressive strength of column EF if all columns are HSS 254x 230.2x 4.8 section.
COURSE TITLE/
NAME OF STUDENT SECTION TASK|NO. RATING
INSTRUCTOR
PAGE __ OF
CE134-1/ __
MERYL MAE C. RODRIGUEZ
M2 FA

d) Determine the LRFD design axial compressive


strength of column EF if all columns are
WT155x 16.35 section.

e) Determine the ASD allowable axial


compressive strength of column EF if all
columns are WT155x 16.35 section.

Properties of
HSS254x203.2x4.8 WT155x 16.35
A (mm2) 3910 A (mm2) 2090
Ht (mm) 254 bf (mm) 102
h (mm) 241 tf (mm) 10.8
B (mm) 203 d (mm) 155
b (mm) 190 tw (mm) 9.14
t (mm) 4.42 rx (mm) 48.3
rx (mm) 98.6 ry (mm) 21.5
ry (mm) 83.3
COURSE TITLE/
NAME OF STUDENT SECTION TASK|NO. RATING
INSTRUCTOR
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CE134-1/ __
MERYL MAE C. RODRIGUEZ
M2 FA

Alignment Chart:

f) If the column EF is an HSS254x203.3x4.8 and is subject to both axial


compressive load and single curvature bending moments at its upper
and lower ends where PD = 250 kN and PL = 120 kN and at the upper
end the moments are MD = 18 kN-m and ML = 7 kN-m, at the lower end:
MD = 10 kN-m, ML = 5 kN-m. Assuming the frame is braced and using the
effective length method. Determine if the design is adequate.

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