JOB NAME: Compression Members JOB NO: CE 4560 DATE: Feb '20

ANALYSIS: Homework Problem 4.6-1 ENGINEER: RMD CODE: AISC 360-16

HOMEWORK PROBLEM COLUMN06E

SOURCE: Segui, 6th Edition, Homework Problem 4.6-1(a1 & b1)(Modified)

GIVEN: The column shown, with length = 20 feet.

REQUIRED: a.1. Select a W14 of A992 steel. Use the column load tables. Use LRFD
load combinations.

b.1. Select a W16 of A572, Grade 60 steel. Use the trial-and-error

approach covered in Section 4.6. Use LRFD load combinations.

SOLUTION: Required Strength

D= 265 Kips {service dead load}
L= 130 Kips {service live load}
1.4D = 371 Kips
1.2D + 1.6L = 526 Kips
Pu = 526 Kips {required strength}

Boundary Conditions

x-axis y-axis
K = 1.00 1.00 {Manual 16.1-570}
L= 20 20 feet {column length}
(Lc) = (KL) = 20.0 20.0 {maximum slenderness ratio}
By observation, the column will buckle about the Y-axis, the axis with the highest slenderness ratio.

(a1) Select a W14 of A992 steel. Use the column load tables.
We are using the Column Load Tables. The results include the classification of the section and use of the
correct section of Specification Chapter E.
Pu = 526 Kips {previously calculated}
(Lc)y = 20.0 ft {previously addressed}
Member =W14x82 {Manual 4-17}
ΦcPn = 545 Kips {Manual 4-17}
Pu / ΦcPn = 0.97 ≤ 1.00 OK {acceptance check}

Select: W14x82

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 JOB NAME: Compression Members JOB NO: CE 4560 DATE: Feb '20
ANALYSIS: Homework Problem 4.6-1 ENGINEER: RMD CODE: AISC 360-16

HOMEWORK PROBLEM COLUMN06E

(b1) Select a W16 of A572. Grade 60 steel. Use the trial-and-error approach covered in Section 4.6.
We can't use the Column Load Tables for W16 sections. We will have to classify the section for axial
compression to determine the correct section of Specification Chapter E to use.
Φc = 0.90 {resistance factor}
E = 29000 ksi {modulus of elasticity}
Fy = 60 ksi {yield stress}
Ag(req) ≈ Pu / 0.5Fy = 17.5 in 2
{approximate required gross area}

Try W16x67 Ag = 19.6 in2 {Manual 1-22}

Classify The Flanges For Axial Compression

λ = bf / 2tf = 7.70 {Manual 1-23}
λr = 0.56√(E/Fy) = 12.3 {Table B4.1a, Case 1}
Nonslender

Classify The Web For Axial Compression

λ = h / tw = 35.9 {Manual 1-23}
λr = 1.49√(E/Fy) = 32.8 {Table B4.1a, Case 5}
Slender

Boundary Conditions
x-axis y-axis
K= 1.00 1.00 {previously input}
L= 20.0 20.0 feet {previously input}
r= 6.96 2.46 inch {Manual 1-23}
(KL/r) = 12KL / r = 34.5 97.6 {slenderness ratio}
(Lc/r) = (KL/r)max = 97.6 {maximum slenderness ratio}

Specification Section E3 - Flexural Buckling

Specification Section E7 requires that Fcr for flexural buckling must be determined in accordance
with Specification Section E3.
Fe = π2E / [(Lc/r)max]2 = 30.1 ksi {Eq. E3-4}
4.71√E/Fy = 103.5 (Lc/r)max < 4.71√(E/Fy)
Use Eq. E3-2
Fcr = [0.658^(Fy/Fe)]Fy = 26.03 ksi {Eq. E3-2}

Specification Section E7 - Members With Slender Elements - WEB

λ(web) = 35.9 {previously input}
λr(web) = 32.8 {previously calculated}
λr√(Fy/Fcr) = 49.7
λ < λr√(Fy/Fcr) , 'HW 4.4-1 , No Area Reduction
Ae = Ag = 19.6 in2 {effective area}
Pn = FcrAe = 510 Kips {Eq. E7-1}
Фc = 0.90 {resistance factor}
ФcPn = 459 Kips {design strength}
Pu / ΦcPn = 1.15 ≤ 1.00 NG {acceptance check}

Try next largest size, W16x77

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 JOB NAME: Compression Members JOB NO: CE 4560 DATE: Feb '20
ANALYSIS: Homework Problem 4.6-1 ENGINEER: RMD CODE: AISC 360-16

HOMEWORK PROBLEM COLUMN06E

Try W16x77 Ag = 22.6 in2 {Manual 1-22}

Classify The Flanges For Axial Compression

λ = bf / 2tf = 6.77 {Manual 1-23}
λr = 0.56√(E/Fy) = 12.3 {Table B4.1a, Case 1}
Nonslender

Classify The Web For Axial Compression

λ = h / tw = 31.2 {Manual 1-23}
λr = 1.49√(E/Fy) = 32.8 {Table B4.1a, Case 5}
Nonslender

Boundary Conditions
x-axis y-axis
K= 1.00 1.00 {previously input}
L= 20.0 20.0 feet {previously input}
r= 7.00 2.47 inch {Manual 1-23}
(KL/r) = 12KL / r = 34.3 97.2 {slenderness ratio}
(Lc/r) = (KL/r)max = 97.2 {maximum slenderness ratio}

Specification Section E3 - Flexural Buckling

Fe = π2E / [(Lc/r)max]2 = 30.3 ksi {Eq. E3-4}
4.71√E/Fy = 103.5 (Lc/r)max < 4.71√(E/Fy)
Use Eq. E3-2
Fcr = [0.658^(Fy/Fe)]Fy = 26.21 ksi {Eq. E3-2}
Pn = FcrAg = 592 Kips {Eq. E3-1}
ΦcPn = 533 Kips {design strength}
Pu / ΦcPn = 0.99 ≤ 1.00 OK {acceptance check}

Use W16x77

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 JOB NAME: Compression Members JOB NO: CE 4560 DATE: Feb '20
ANALYSIS: Homework Problem 4.7-5(a) ENGINEER: RMD CODE: AISC 360-16

HOMEWORK PROBLEM COLUMN07F

SOURCE: Segui, 6th Edition, Homework Problem 4.7-5(a) (Modified)

GIVEN: The column shown of ASTM A913, Grade 65 material.

REQUIRED: Select the lightest column to meet the AISC specification requirements. Use
LRFD load combinations.

SOLUTION: Required Strength

D= 380 Kips {service dead load}
L= 1140 Kips {service live load}
1.4D = 532 Kips {load combination}
1.2D + 1.6L = 2280 Kips {load combination}
Pu = 2280 Kips {required strength}

Boundary Conditions
x-axis y-axis
K= 1.00 1.00 {effective length factor}
L= 35 15 feet {column length}
Lc = 35.0 15.0 feet {effective length}

Select Trial Section

A reasonable assumption of flexural buckling stress (ΦcFcr = 0.5Fy) is used to select the area of a trial section.
Φc = 0.90 {resistance factor}
E = 29000 ksi {modulus of elasticity}
Fy = 65 ksi {Manual 2-48}
Ag(req) ≈ Pu / 0.5Fy = 70.2 in2 {approximate required gross area}

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 JOB NAME: Compression Members JOB NO: CE 4560 DATE: Feb '20
ANALYSIS: Homework Problem 4.7-5(a) ENGINEER: RMD CODE: AISC 360-16

HOMEWORK PROBLEM COLUMN07F

Using Column Load Tables

We are using the Column Load Tables. The results include the classification of the section and use of the
correct section of Specification Chapter E.

For this design problem, the Instructor provides the solution to multiple section in hopes that the one(s) that
the students tried are included.
Fy = 65 ksi {previously input}
Member = W14x176 W14x193 W14x211 W14x233 W12x210 W12x230
Manual = 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-30 4-30
Ag = 51.8 56.8 62.0 68.5 61.8 67.7 in2
rx / ry = 1.60 1.60 1.61 1.62 1.80 1.80
Lcy = KyLy = 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 feet
Lcy(equiv) = KxLx / (rx/ry) = 21.88 21.88 21.74 21.60 19.44 19.44 feet
Lcy(max) = 21.88 21.88 21.74 21.60 19.44 19.44 feet
ΦcPn = 2020 2225 2440 2900 2200 2434 Kips {design strength}
Pu / ΦcPn = 1.13 1.02 0.93 0.79 1.04 0.94 ≤ 1.00 {acceptance}
NG NG OK OK NG OK

Lightest Section Is W14x211

Note: By examination of the Manual shapes and column load tables, there are no W10 or W8 sections heavy
enough to accomodate this require strength.

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 JOB NAME: Compression Members JOB NO: CE 4560 DATE: Jul '18
ANALYSIS: Homework Problem 4.7-9 ENGINEER: RMD CODE: AISC 360-16

HOMEWORK PROBLEM COLUMN07N

SOURCE: Segui, 6th Edition, Homework Problem 4.7-9 ( Modified)

GIVEN: The given frame is unbraced, and bending is about the x-

axis of each member. The axial Dead load supported by
column AB is 204 K and the axial Live load is 408 K. Fy =
50 ksi. The columns have pinned bases.

REQUIRED: Determine Kx for member AB. Use the stiffness reduction

factor if possible. Use LRFD load combinations.

SOLUTION: Effective Length Factor

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Column (I/L)BA = 2460 in / 13 ft = 189.23 {stiffness ratio}
Column (I/L)BC = 1750 in4 / 13 ft = 134.62 {stiffness ratio}
Girder (I/L)BD = 800 in4 / 25 ft = 32.00 {stiffness ratio}
GA = 10.0 for pinned base {joint stiffness ratio}
GB = [(I/L)BA + (I/L)BC] / [(I/L)BD] = 10.12 {joint stiffness ratio}
Kx = 3.00 {Manual 16.1-572}

Consider Stiffness Reduction Factor

E = 29000 ksi {modulus of elasticity}
Fy = 50 ksi {yield stress}
4.71√(E/Fy) = 113.4 {limiting slenderness ratio}
L = 156 inches {column length}
rx = 8.03 inches {radius of gyration}
Kx = 3.00 {previously calculated}
(KL/r)x = 58.3 ≤ 113.4 {slenderness ratio}

Column Is Inelastic, SRF Is Applicable

Ag = 38.3 in2 {column area}

D= 204 Kips {service dead load}
L= 408 Kips {service live load}
1.4D = 286 Kips
1.2D + 1.6L = 898 Kips
Pu = 898 Kips {required strength}
P u / Ag = 23.4 ksi {axial stress}
τb = 1.00 No Stiffness Reduction {Manual 4-228}

Kx = 3.00

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