A steel column (E = 30 ( 103 ksi) with pinned ends is constructed of W 10 ( 60 wide-flange shape (see figure).
The column is 24 ft long. The resultant of axial loads acting on the column is a force P acting with eccentricity e = 2.0 in.
(a) If P = 120 k, determine the maximum compressive stress (max in the column.
(b) Determine the allowable load Pallow if the yield stress is (Y = 42 ksi and the factor of safety with respect to yielding of the material is n = 2.5.

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e-2.0 in W 10 x 60