Question: A composite column with a configuration shown in Figure Q 4 is fixed at the base. The outer steel tube diameter is (

A composite column with a configuration shown in Figure Q4 is fixed at the base. The outer steel tube diameter is \(\mathrm{D}_{\circ}\mathrm{mm}\) and the hollow ratio (ratio of inner tube diameter to outer tube diameter) is 0.7. Both steel tubes are having a similar thickness of 5 mm . An axial load of \(\mathbf{P}\mathrm{kN}\) is applied at the top of the column through a rigid plate. Given the elastic modulus of concrete and steel, \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{c}}=32\mathrm{GPa}\) and \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{s}}=205\mathrm{GPa}\), concrete compressive strength, \(\mathrm{f}_{\mathrm{cu}}=\mathrm{Y}\) MPa and steel yield strength, \(\mathrm{f}_{\mathrm{y}}=275\mathrm{MPa}\). Solve the followings:
a) Generate the equilibrium and compatibility equations for this condition. (2\%)
b) If the failure of the column is governed by concrete crushing, find the maximum axial load \( P \).(15\%)
c) At the maximum load in (b), calculate the axial forces and normal stresses in the outer and inner steel tubes. \((8\%)\)
(a) Side view
Figure Q4
A composite column with a configuration shown in

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