CE3050: Basic Structural Steel Design

Even Semester July-Nov 2013

Assignment 4 (Due Date: October 11, 2013)
1. Design a compression member using two equal angles to carry a compression of 200 kN.
The center to center distance between the end connections is 3 m. Assume that (a) the
angles are placed on the same side of the gusset and (b) the angles are placed on both sides
of the gusset.
2. Design a laced built-up column of effective length 8 m to carry a load 10,000 kN using four
angles. Use angles as lacing bars and their connection with main angles may be done using
bolts.
3. Find the ultimate design load of the compression member whose cross-section is shown in
figure below. The effective length of the member is 4 m.

CE3050: Basic Structural Steel Design

Even Semester July-Nov 2013
Assignment 4 (Due Date: October 11, 2013)
1. Design a compression member using two equal angles to carry a compression of 200 kN.
The center to center distance between the end connections is 3 m. Assume that (a) the
angles are placed on the same side of the gusset and (b) the angles are placed on both sides
of the gusset.
2. Design a laced built-up column of effective length 8 m to carry a load 10,000 kN using four
angles. Use angles as lacing bars and their connection with main angles may be done using
bolts.
3. Find the ultimate design load of the compression member whose cross-section is shown in
figure below. The effective length of the member is 4 m.