Question: The frame shown is unbraced, and bending is about the strong axis for all members All beams are W16x40, and all columns are W 12x58.

The frame shown is unbraced, and bending is about the strong axis for all members All beams are W16x40, and all columns are W 12x58. 

a. Determine the effective length for column BC 

b. Determine the effective length for column AB 20' 20' 13' 13' 13'

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