GENERAL DIRECTION: Read the statements and problems carefully.

You cannot move on to the next section

unless you answer all of the questions in each area completely.

SECTION II: Select the answer that best fits the question.

A. A36 W8x15 column hinged at support is subjected to P 1=100kN and P2=155kN loadings. L=7m

W8x15 Properties: P1=100kN P2=155kN

Area(mm2) Depth (mm) rx (mm) ry(mm) Sx(mm3) Sy(mm3)

2865 206 83.51 22.26 194x103 28 x103

1. Compute the slenderness ratio at strong axis.

a. 83.83mm c. 41.91mm
b. 314.47mm d. 157.23mm
2. Find the actual axial stress, fa.
a. 88MPa c. 90MPa
b. 89MPa d. 91MPa
3. Find the allowable axial stress, Fa.
a. 784.29MPa c. 10.41MPa
b. 29.20MPa d. 163.68MPa
4. Find the actual bending stress, fbx.
a. 784.29MPa c. 10.41MPa
b. 29.20MPa d. 163.68MPa
5. Find the allowable bending stress, Fbx.
a. 784.29MPa c. 10.41MPa
b. 29.20MPa d. 163.68MPa