CE411-Steel Structures Fall 2023

Homework#3: Column Design (Due April 18)

Problem#1: A frame given in Fig. 1 is composed of W-shapes (Fy=355 MPa). Lateral joint
translation is prevented by the braced frames in the perpendicular direction. Determine the
following:
(a) Show the column orientation required to obtain maximum compressive strength possible.
(b) Draw the deformed shape of the frame when column AB and CD buckles about x- and y-
axes, respectively.
(c) Find the effective length factors for columns AB and CD.
(b) Find the maximum axial load in compression that can be supported by column AB and CD.

W530x138 W460x60
W360x196

W360x147
W360x196

4m

9m 6m

Figure 1. Rigid and gravity frames

Problem#2: Find the maximum Pr that can be supported by the truss member shown in Fig. 2.
Note that an additional lateral bracing in the out-of-plane direction is provided at the mid-
length. HSS200×200×18 with Fy=275 MPa is employed and L=3 m. Use LRFD only.

Figure 2. Top chord of a truss

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CE411-Steel Structures Fall 2023

Problem#3: Select a Tee-shape for the top chord of the truss given in Figure 4 using LRFD
approach. P consists of dead load of 60 kN and snow load of 40 kN. Note that a lateral bracing
is provided at each joint in the out-of-plane direction.

1.5m
A

2m 2m 2m 2m 2m 2m

Figure 4. A roof truss of an industrial building.

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