Question: ( 4 0 points ) Determine the LRFD design strength c P n and the ASD allowable strength P n c for a W 1

(40 points) Determine the LRFD design strength cPn and the ASD allowable strength Pnc for a W 1265
(ASTM A992) column with L=35ft. with a fixed support at top and pinned support at bottom. Make sure you
include units in all your final answers.
(a) First determine whether the section is "slender" or "nonslender" by calculations.
(b) Calculate the LRFD/ASD strengths using the equations of AISC Section E3.
(c) Using the critical stress values in Table 4-22 of the AISC Manual, determine the LRFD/ASD strengths and
compare with part (b).
(d) Repeat the problem using Table 4-1 of the AISC Manual and compare with parts (b) and (c).
(e) If supports are added to brace the column in the weak axis only at 10 ft . and 20 ft . from the bottom support,
determine the new LRFD/ASD strengths using the critical stress values in Table 4-22. Repeat the problem using
Table 4-1 of the AISC Manual. Discuss how the added braces affected the column strength.
( 4 0 points ) Determine the LRFD design strength

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