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 How to handle the situation when

(KL/r)x > (KL/r)y ?
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 EXAMPLE 4.10
The compression member shown in Figure is pinned at both ends
and supported in the weak direction at midheight. A service load of
400 kips, with equal parts of dead and live load, must be supported.
Use Fy = 50 ksi and select the lightest W-shape.
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 EXAMPLE 4.10
LRFD SOLUTION
Factored load = Pu = 1.2(200) + 1.6(200) = 560 kips
Assume that the weak direction controls (y-y axis).
Enter tables with KL = 9 feet, Fy = 50 ksi and Pu = 560k
Try W8 x 58 with ΦcPn = 634 kips based on Ky Ly

Enter the tables with KL = 10.34 feet. A W8 × 58 has an interpolated strength

of Φc Pn = 596 kips > 560 kips (OK)
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 Next, investigate the W10 shapes.
Try a W10 × 49.

Enter the tables with KL = 10.53 feet. A W10 × 49 has an

interpolated strength of
ΦcPn = 540 kips < 560 kips (N G)
Continue the search and investigate a W12 × 53

Enter tables with KL = 9 feet, ΦcPn = 611 kips (OK)

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