A $26\mathrm{.}5-$kip axial load $P$ is applied to a $W612$ rolled$-$steel column $BC$ that is free at its top $C$ and fixed at its base $B.$

Knowing that the eccentricity of the load is $e=0\mathrm{.}25$ in$.$ determine the largest permissible length $L$ if the allowable stress

in the column is $14$ ksi $.$ Use $E=29{10}^6.($Round the final answer to two decimal places.$)$

Given: $A=3\mathrm{.}55i{n}^2,b_f=4$ in$.,l_y=2\mathrm{.}99i{n}^4,$ and $r_y=0\mathrm{.}918in.$