Question: Problem # 3 : ( 3 5 points ) A column of length ( L = 3 mathrm { ~m }

Problem \#3: (35 points) A column of length \( L=3\mathrm{~m}\) is free at its upper end, fixed at its base, and subjected to a compressive load \( P=450\mathrm{kN}\) that is offset from the centroid of the cross section by an eccentricity \( e=10\mathrm{~mm}\) in the \( y \)-direction. The column has a Young's modulus \( E=\)220 GPa and a yield stress \(\sigma_{Y}=230\mathrm{MPa}\). Both the upper portion of the column and its I-shaped cross section are shown in Figure 3.
The I-shaped cross section has two flanges (parallel to the z-axis) that can be approximated as rectangles of length 100 mm (in the \( z \)-direction) and thickness 10 mm (in the \( y \)-direction), and it has one web (parallel to the \( y \)-axis) connecting the two flanges that can be approximated as a rectangle of length 180 mm (in the \( y \)-direction) and thickness 10 mm (in the \( z \)-direction). The total length of the cross section in the \( y \)-direction is therefore 200 mm .
The \( x \)-axis measures distance along the length of the column. In this problem, consider buckling in the \( x-y \) plane, only.
a) Draw a clear picture of the cross-section with all the dimensions clearly labeled. Calculate the moments of inertia \( I_{y y}\) and \( I_{z z}\) of the cross section about its centroidal axes. If you use composite areas, your picture should make the sub-areas clear.
b) Calculate the load \( P_{c r i t}\) that will cause buckling in the \( x-y \) plane.
c) For the values \( P=450\mathrm{kN}\) and \( e=10\mathrm{~mm}\) prescribed, find the magnitude \(\sigma_{\max }\) of the maximum compressive stress in the column, and describe clearly where it occurs. Will the column yield due to this value of \( P \)?
d) For the values \( P=450\mathrm{kN}\) and \( e=10\mathrm{~mm}\) prescribed, find the magnitude \( v_{\max }\) of the maximum deflection in the \( y \)-direction, and describe clearly where it occurs. Figure 3
Problem \ # 3 : ( 3 5 points ) A column of length

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