In: Civil Engineering
An HSS 16x16x1/2 (A = 28.3 in2, twall = 0.465 in, rx = ry = 6.31 in) with Fy =46 ksi is used for an 18 ft long column with simple end supports (K = 1.0)
a) calculate b/t and classify this element (nonslender element or slender element)
b) calculate KL/r
c) calculate Fcr
d) determine Φc Pn and Pn/Ωc with the AISC equation.