The various axial loads for a building column have been computed according to the applicable building code, with the following results: dead load = 200 k; load from roof = 50 k (roof live load); live load from floors (reduced as applicable for large floor area and multistory columns) = 250 k; compression wind =128 k; tensile wind =104 k; compression earthquake = 60 k; and tensile earthquake = 70 k. Determine the critical design column load, using the LRFD and ASD load combinations.

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