Question: 3 . For a rectangular Hollow Structural Sections ( HSS ) HSS Column from the Gateway Building structure, answer the following questions: The geometry of

3. For a rectangular Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) HSS Column from the Gateway Building structure, answer the following questions:
The geometry of the HSS column is as follows: outside of the HSS: 4"x4", inside: \(3.5^{\prime \prime}\mathrm{x}3.5^{\prime \prime}\), the height of the column is 14 ft . Modulus of Elasticity \(=30,000\mathrm{ksi}\)
- Find the cross-sectional area and the least moment of inertia for the column. (15 points)
- Find the Euler buckling load and Euler buckling stress for the column. (15 points)
- With the column braced at the midpoint, what are the effective length of the column (KL) and the slenderness ratio of the column (\(\mathrm{KL}/\mathrm{r})\)?(10 points \()\)
Hints:
You will need the Moment of Inertia Equation for a Hollow Rectangular Shape (or section)
Be careful about the unit (remember to convert ft to in).
3 . For a rectangular Hollow Structural Sections

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