In$-$Class Problem

An elastic buckling analysis reveals $P_{cr}=2,437$ kips for weak$-$axis buckling, determine $K_y.$

a$)3\mathrm{.}52$

b$)1\mathrm{.}88$

c$)1\mathrm{.}16$

d$)1\mathrm{.}34$

e$)$ None of the above

Lateral bracing is provided at the top and bottom of each column, determine $M_n.$

a$)259$kip$-ft$

b$)288$kip$-ft$

c$)551$kip$-ft$

d$)612$kip$-ft$

e$)$ None of the above

Frame is braced such that weak$-$axis buckling controls