In: Civil Engineering
In an industrial project, a designer wants to use W16x57, Fy = 50 ksi, of various heights, as columns.
All columns will have fixed ends at the top and bottom (K=0.5).
Note that tables for W16 are not available in the Steel Manual, as it is a special use.
Use formulas, for Euler’s buckling stress; and for short and long columns, given in the PowerPoint.
Use radius of gyration, ry, of 1.60 inches.
Calculate the design strength, FC PN, (Kips) of this shape for the 15’, 30’, and 45’ column heights used in that project.