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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Name: Charlott G. Villela

Subject & Section: CESTLD20 – CIVP27

Assignment No. 4
COMPRESSION MEMBERS
Problem 1. Determine the critical buckling load for each of the columns,
using the Euler equation. E = 29,000 ksi. Proportional limit = 36,000 psi.
Assume simple ends and maximum permissible L/r = 200.
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Problem 2. Determine the LRFD design strength and the ASD allowable
strength for each of the compression members shown. Use the AISC
Specification and a steel with Fy = 50 ksi.
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Problem 3. Determine the LRFD design strength and the ASD allowable
strength for each of the compression members shown. Use the AISC
Specification and a steel with Fy = 50 ksi, unless noted otherwise.

Problem 4. Determine the LRFD design strength and the ASD allowable
strength for each of the compression members shown. Use the AISC
Specification and a steel with Fy = 50 ksi, unless noted otherwise.
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Problem 5. An HSS 10x6x5/16 with Fy = 46 ksi is used as a column. The

length is 16 feet. Both ends are pinned, and there is a support against weak
axis buckling (assume hinged) at a point 6 feet from the top. Determine
a. The design strength for LRFD
b. The allowable strength for ASD
Ans. 281 kips, 187 kips

Problem 6. A W12 x 65 of A572 Grade 60 steel is used as a compression

member. It is 26 feet long, pinned at each end, and has additional pinned
support in the weak direction at a point 12 feet from the top. Can this member
resist a service dead load of 180 kips and a service love load of 320 kips?
a. Use LRFD
b. Use ASD
Ans. Adequate

Problem 7. A 24 ft axially loaded W12x96 column has the bracing and end
support conditions shown. Use Fy=50 ksi to determine the ff:
a. The design strength for LRFD
b. The allowable strength for ASD
Ans. 1023 kips, 680 kips
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Problem 8. Determine the LRFD design strength and the ASD allowable
strength for each of the compression members shown. Use the AISC
Specification and a steel with Fy = 50 ksi, unless noted otherwise.

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