A Select Structural grade Hem$-$Fir $(F_c=1,700E=1,450,000)$ wood column of rectangular cross section has finished dimensions of $b=4\mathrm{.}00in.$ and $h=9\mathrm{.}25in.$ The length of the column is $L=16ft.$ The column is fixed at base $A.$ Pin$-$connected lateral bracing is present at $B$ so that deflection in the $x-z$ plane is restrained at the upper end of the column; however, the column is free to deflect in the $x-y$ plane at B$.$ Use the NFPA NDS column design formula to determine the allowable compressive load $P_{\text{a}\text{l}\text{l}\text{o}\text{w}}$ that the column can support. In your analysis, consider the possibility that buckling could occur about either the strong axis $($i$.$e$.,$ the $z$ axis$)$ or the weak axis $($i$.$e$.,$ the $y$ axis$)$ of the wood column.

Answer: $P_{\text{a}\text{l}\text{l}\text{o}\text{w}}=$ kips