Question 1

Question 1

Secant Formula question 1

The column above is fixed at its base and free at its top end. Determine whether the column is safe under both buckling and yielding (due to eccentric load P).

The column above is fixed at its base and free at its top end. Determine whether the column is safe under both buckling and yielding (due to eccentric load P).

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Step 1:
Determine direction of buckling and effective length factor K

Step 1:
Determine direction of buckling and effective length factor K

Secant Formula solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate section properties (I_xx, I_yy A, r, KL)

Step 2:
Calculate section properties (I_xx, I_yy A, r, KL)

Secant Formula solution step 2

Step 3:
Check for failure under P_cr and σ_max

Step 3:
Check for failure under P_cr and σ_max

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Useful formula:

Useful formula:

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