Question: Using the floor plan and loading information, Design column C 1 from the foundation to the roof using W 1 0 steel sections. Ignore LL

Using the floor plan and loading information, Design column C1 from the foundation to the roof using
W10 steel sections. Ignore LL reduction. Building is a 7-story building: 6 framed above ground floors
and a roof.
a. Splice the column every floor.
b. Splice the column every other floor (starting with 2 stories at the bottom).
c. Compare the contrast bullet 1 and bullet 2 in terms of differences to the designs
LL=60 psf,DL=75 psf (includes s.w.)
Lr=20psf,DL=25 psf (includes s.w.)
Floor-to-floor height: 15'-9'' except first floor which is 20'-6''
Using the floor plan and loading information,

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