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The document provides an example of calculating the required section modulus and checking the adequacy of a W14x68 column to support given loads. It summarizes the load combinations, calculates the required compressive strength as 332 kips, and shows three methods to demonstrate that the W14x68 section is adequate to support the loads, with a design compressive strength exceeding 332 kips.

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ColumnDesignExamples PDF

The document provides an example of calculating the required section modulus and checking the adequacy of a W14x68 column to support given loads. It summarizes the load combinations, calculates the required compressive strength as 332 kips, and shows three methods to demonstrate that the W14x68 section is adequate to support the loads, with a design compressive strength exceeding 332 kips.

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Example 1: Determine whether the column section W 14 X 68 A992 (Fy = 50 ksi) will

be adequate. The column must resist the following loads:

PD = 50 kips
PL = 170 kips
PW = 110 kips

Use A992 steel


(Fy=50 ksi)

20 ft

SOLUTION:

LRFD Load combinations:

1.4 PD = 1.4 x 50 = 70 kips


1.2 PD + 1.6 PL = 1.2 x 50 + 1.6 x 170 = 332 kips. (CONTROLS)
1.2 PD + 0.5 PL + 1.6 PW = 1.2x 50 + 0.5x170 + 1.6x110 = 321 kips.
0.9 PD + 1.6 PW = 0.9x50 + 1.6x110 = 221 kips.

The column must carry, Pu = 332 kips.

AISC Steel Manual Table 1-1


W 14X68
A= 20 sq.in
ry= 2.46
With respect to least radius of gyration (ry)

KL / r = 1.0 (20 x12) / 2.46 = 97.561


AISC Table 4-22, Page 4-322
φ Fcr = 22.6 - (22.6 – 22.3)x0.561 = 22.6 - 0.1683 = 22.4317 ksi

Dr. M.E. Haque, P.E. Column Design Examples (Page 1 of 5)


Design Compressive strength, φ Pn = φ Fcr Ag = 22.4317(20) = 448.6 kips >332 kips
Therefore, W14X68 is adequate.

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OR

Use AISC TABLE 4-1 (Page 4-14)

KL with respect to least radius of gyration = 1.0(20) = 20 ft

For W14X68 with KL=20, design compressive strength = 448 kips >332 kips
Therefore, W14X68 is adequate.

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OR

(KL/r) = (1.0)(20 x 12)/2.46 = 97.56 < 4.71√(E/Fy) = 4.71√(29000/50) = 113.46 yes

Fe = π2 E / (KL/r)2 …………………………(AISC Eq. E3-4)

Fe = π2 (29000)/(97.56)2 = 30.071 ksi

Fy
Fe
Fcr = [0.658 ] Fy …………(AISC Eq. E3-2)

Fcr = (0.658)(50/30.071) x 50 = 24.93 ksi

Design Compressive strength, φ Pn = φ Fcr Ag = 0.9 (24.93)(20) = 448.7 kips >332


kips

Therefore, W14X68 is adequate.

Dr. M.E. Haque, P.E. Column Design Examples (Page 2 of 5)


Example 2: Determine the lightest W-section for the column shown in Figure. The
column must resist the following loads:

PD = 50 kips
PL = 170 kips
PW = 110 kips

Use A992 steel


(Fy=50 ksi)

20 ft

SOLUTION:

LRFD Load combinations:

1.4 PD = 1.4 x 50 = 70 kips


1.2 PD + 1.6 PL = 1.2 x 50 + 1.6 x 170 = 332 kips. (CONTROLS)
1.2 PD + 0.5 PL + 1.6 PW = 1.2x 50 + 0.5x170 + 1.6x110 = 321 kips.
0.9 PD + 1.6 PW = 0.9x50 + 1.6x110 = 221 kips.
The column must carry, Pu = 332 kips.
With respect to least radius of gyration (ry)
KL (y-y) = 1.0 x 20 = 20 ft

From AISC Table 4-1 (Pages 4-10 to 4-21)


For KL = 20 look horizontally and find LRFD design capacity value closest to 332 kips
(not less than 332 kips).
W 8 X 67 (347 kips)
W 10 X 49 (338 Kips)
W 12 X 53 (353 kips)
W 14 X 61 (400 kips)
W 10 X 49 is the lightest section with design compressive strength = 338 kips.
ANSWER: W 10X49

Dr. M.E. Haque, P.E. Column Design Examples (Page 3 of 5)


Example 3: Determine the lightest W-section for the column shown in Figure. The
column must resist the following loads:

PD = 50 kips
PL = 170 kips
PW = 110 kips

Use A992 steel

20 ft

SOLUTION:
LRFD Load combinations:

1.4 PD = 1.4 x 50 = 70 kips


1.2 PD + 1.6 PL = 1.2 x 50 + 1.6 x 170 = 332 kips. (CONTROLS)
1.2 PD + 0.5 PL + 1.6 PW = 1.2x 50 + 0.5x170 + 1.6x110 = 321 kips.
0.9 PD + 1.6 PW = 0.9x50 + 1.6x110 = 221 kips.
The column must carry, Pu = 332 kips.
Considering an approximate ideal Fixed-Pined ends. (AISC TABLE C-C2.2)
With respect to least radius of gyration (ry)
KL (y-y) = 0.8 x 20 = 16 ft
From AISC Table 4-1 (Pages 4-10 to 4-21)
For KL = 16 look horizontally and find LRFD design capacity value closest to 332 kips
(not less than 332 kips).
W 8 X 48 (340 kips)
W 10 X 49 ( 428 kips)
W 12 X 53 ( 452 kips)
W 14 X 53 ( 338 kips)
W 8 X 48 is the lightest section with design compressive strength = 340 kips.

ANSWER: W 8X48

Dr. M.E. Haque, P.E. Column Design Examples (Page 4 of 5)


Example 4: Calculate the design compressive strength of the column section, W 14 X
68 A992 (Fy=50 ksi).

.
B B
6 ft

C
20 ft
14 ft

A A

SOLUTION:
AISC Steel Manual Table 1-1
W 14X68
A= 20 sq.in
ry= 2.46; rx = 6.00
For AC (Fixed-Hinge), KL/ry = 0.8(14 x 12)/2.46 = 54.63 GOVERNS
For CB (Hinge-Hinge), KL/ry = 1.0(6 x 12)/2.46 = 29.27
For AB (Fixed-Hinge), KL/rx = 0.8(20 x 12)/6.0 = 32.0

For AC, KL = 0.8 x 14 = 11.2


AISC Table 4-1 (Page 4-14),
Design Compressive strength,
φc Pn = 728 – (728-700)*(11.2-11)/(12-11) = 728-5.6 = 722.4 kips

OR

For KL/r = 54.63


AISC Table 4-22, (Page 4-319)
φc Fcr = 36.4 – 0.3(0.63) = 36.211
φ Pn = φ Fcr Ag = 36.211 x 20 = 724 kips

Dr. M.E. Haque, P.E. Column Design Examples (Page 5 of 5)

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