Find the maximum allowable load $P$ that can be imposed on the column shown. The column is a ${12}^{\text{'}\text{'}}{18}^{\text{'}\text{'}}$ rectangular wood column.

Modulus of Elasticity: $E=1\mathrm{.}6{10}^6.=>1600$ksi Ultimate Strength in compression: ${}_u=8$ksi Factor of safety: FS $=2$

Material Controls $=>$

$P_u={}_{u}A=>C$

$P_{\text{a}\text{l}\text{l}}=\frac{P_u}{Fs}=>\frac{1728}{2}$

Buckling Controls $=>$

Strong Axis

Weak Axis

Per $=>14$