A W8 3 31 rolled-steel shape is used for a column of 21-ft effectivelength. Using...

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A W8 3 31 rolled-steel shape is used for a column of 21-ft effective
length. Using allowable stress design, determine the allowable
centric load if the yield strength of the grade of steel used is
(a) sigma Y = 36 ksi
(b) sigma Y = 50 ksi.

Use E = 29 * 10 ^6 Psi

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