A column is fabricated by bolting a 1/2 x 6 plate to the top of a W14x132. Determine the distance from the bottom of the W-shape to the centroid of the composite cross section.

A column will buckle in the direction corresponding to the smallest slenderness ratio, and that ratio would be used in the determination of the column’s compressive strength.

Can an A992 steel WT8 x 25 column with an effective length of 20 feet in both directions support a dead load of 70 kips and a live load of 60 kips? Use ASD.

Can an A992 steel WT7 x 41 column with an effective length of 20 feet in both directions support a dead load of 80 kips and a live load of 80 kips? Use ASD.

A W14x370 made with A992 steel is pinned at both ends and braced in the weak direction as shown. Determine the value of the controlling slenderness ratio Lc/r. Let L1 = 27 ft, L2 = 11 ft, and L3 = 16 ft.

A W12 x 50 column is made from ASTM A36 steel and has a length of 26 ft with Kx = 1.8 and Ky = 1.0. Determine the nominal compressive strength, Pn, for this column. Assume the shape is nonslender.

A W12 x 50 column is made from ASTM A36 steel and has a length of 34 ft with Kx = 2.3 and Ky = 1.0. Determine the nominal compressive strength, Pn, for this column. Assume the shape is nonslender.

A column is fabricated by bolting a 3/8 x 6 plate to the top of a W14x74. Determine the distance from the bottom of the W-shape to the centroid of the composite cross section.

A column is fabricated by welding a 1/4 x 18 plate to the left and right of a W14x68. Determine the moment of inertia about the y axis.

A column is fabricated by welding a 3/4 x 18 plate to the left and right of a W14x176. Determine the moment of inertia about the x axis.