DESIGN STRENGTH OF COLUMNS

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Table 3-1. Stiffness Reduction Factors (SRF) for Columns

Pu / A
ksi 36 ksi 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 0.05 0.14 0.22 0.30 50 ksi 0.03 0.09 0.16 0.21 0.27 0.33 0.38 0.44 0.49 0.53 0.58 0.63 0.67 0.71 0.75 0.79 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11

Fy

Pu / A
ksi 36 ksi 0.38 0.45 0.52 0.58 0.65 0.70 0.76 0.81 0.85 0.89 0.92 0.95 0.97 0.99 1.00

Fy
50 ksi 0.82 0.85 0.88 0.90 0.93 0.95 0.97 0.98 0.99 1.00

indicates not applicable.

Re-enter table for effective length of 19.5 ft to satisfy axial load of 1,400 kips, select W14145. By interpolation, the column is good for 1,410 kips. Use W14145 column
EXAMPLE 3-2

Given:

Design an 11-ft long W12 interior bay column to support a factored concentric axial roof load of 1,100 kips. The column is rigidly framed at the top by 30-ft long W30116 girders connected to each flange. Column moment is zero due to the assumption of equal and offsetting moments in the girders. The column is braced normal to its web at top and base so that sidesway is inhibited in this plane. Use F y = 50 ksi steel. a. Check Y-Y axis: Assume the column is pin-connected at the top and bottom with sidesway inhibited. From Table C-C2.1 in the Commentary for condition (d), K = 1.0: Effective length = 11 ft Enter Column Load Table: W12106 good for 1,160 kips > 1,100 kips o.k.
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Solution: