Question: A structural column with a C - shaped cross - section is used as a support element in a pedestrian bridge. The column is made

A structural column with a C-shaped cross-section is used as a support element in a pedestrian bridge. The column is made of steel and has the following dimensions: flange width =150mm, web height =300mm, flange thickness =10mm, and web thickness =10mm. The column is 4 meters in length and is fixed at both ends. The modulus of elasticity (E) of the steel is taken as 210GPa.
Given the dimensions of the C-section, calculate the moment of inertia about the axis perpendicular to the web (considering the web as the vertical part of the section).
Then, calculate the critical load (Pcr) for the column.
Assume the column is perfectly straight before loading and that both ends are fixed. [5 Marks]
A structural column with a C - shaped cross -

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