In: Civil Engineering
Select the Lightest weight W-section of A992 steel to serve as a column 30 feet long and to carry an axial live compressive load of 160 kips. The member is pinned at the top and bottom. The member's self weight is estimated at 2000 lbs. It is supported at mid-height in its weak direction. Options: 1.W8x40 2.W10x39 3.W12x45 4.W14x48 5.W14x53 6.W10x45