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    The document contains solutions to three problems involving calculating the factored axial compressive resistance of steel columns. For each problem, the given data is stated, calculations are shown for determining the section properties, slenderness ratio, and compressive resistance using equations from Eurocode 3. Dimensions, material grade, end conditions and applied loads are varied between the problems.

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    The document contains solutions to three problems involving calculating the factored axial compressive resistance of steel columns. For each problem, the given data is stated, calculations are shown for determining the section properties, slenderness ratio, and compressive resistance using equations from Eurocode 3. Dimensions, material grade, end conditions and applied loads are varied between the problems.

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    Solved Problems on Compression Member

    1. Check the suitability of the Column of length 4.0m as shown in figure 1. The column carries an ultimate load
    400kN. The I-section of 254 x 146x 43 of grade S355JR. The ends of column are pinned.
    P

    Solution:
    Ref. Calculation Remarks
    Given data L = 4,0m
    I-Section 254 x 146 x 43 (Doubly symmetrical Section)
    Grade of steel: S355JR
    Ends are pinned
    Step 1: Gross Area Ag = 5500 mm2
    Section Table h=259,6mm, b = 147,3 mm, tw = 7,2mm; tf = 12,7 mm
    rxx =109mm; ryy =35,1
    Step 2: Class of Width to thickness
    Section, Table 3 Flange: b/t = (𝑏𝑏�2)/𝑡𝑡𝑓𝑓 = (147,3�2)/12,7
    Not in class 4
    = 5,8 < 200/√355 =10,6
    Web: b/t = (ℎ − 2𝑏𝑏𝑓𝑓 )/𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 = (259,6 – 2 x 12,7)/ 7,2
    Not in Class 4
    = 32,53 < 670/√355 = 35,56
    Step 3: Slenderness KL for all the axes = 1,0 x 4000 = 4000 mm K=1 from
    ratio (SR) Along X-X axis Figure E.2
    Clause 10,3,1 KL/rxx = 4000/109 = 36,69 Page 99
    Along Y-Y axis
    KL/ryy = 4000/ 35,1 =113,96
    Clause 10.4.2.1 Max SR < 200, hence it is okay
    Step 4: Factored For doubly symmetrical Section
    Compressive −1
    𝐶𝐶𝑟𝑟 = 0.9 𝑋𝑋 5500 𝑋𝑋 355 (1 + 𝜆𝜆2 𝑋𝑋 1.34 )^( )
    resistance 1.34
    Clause 13.3.1
    1 𝑋𝑋 4000 355
    𝜆𝜆 = (� 2
    35,1 3.14 𝑋𝑋200000
    = 1,724
    Hence
    −1
    𝐶𝐶𝑟𝑟 = 0.9 𝑋𝑋 5500 𝑋𝑋 355 (1 + 1,7242 𝑋𝑋 1.34 )^( )
    1.34
    = 505712,11N
    = 505,71kN > 400 kN

    Q.2 Calculate the factored axial compressive resistance of a column shown in the figure 2. The
    column of length 6,0m is horizontally restrained at mid-height along the X-axis and fixed at both of
    its ends. The I-section of 203 x 133x 30 of grade S355JR.
    P

    Ref. Calculation Remarks


    Given data L = 6,0m
    I-Section 203 x 133 x 30 (Doubly symmetrical Section)
    Grade of steel: S355JR
    Ends are fixed
    Only horizontal Restrained at mid height along x-axis
    (restraining point is treated as pinned only in that direction)
    Step 1: Gross Area Ag = 3800 mm2
    Section Table h=206,8mm, b = 133,9 mm, tw = 6,4mm; tf = 9,6 mm
    rxx =87,2mm; ryy =31,8 mm
    Step 2: Class of Width to thickness
    Section, Table 3 Flange: b/t = (𝑏𝑏�2)/𝑡𝑡𝑓𝑓 = (133,9�2)/9,6
    Not in class 4
    = 6,97< 200/√355 =10,6
    Web: b/t = (ℎ − 2𝑏𝑏𝑓𝑓 )/𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 = (206,8 – 2 x 9,6)/ 6,4
    Not in Class 4
    = 29,31 < 670/√355 = 35,56
    Step 3: Slenderness Along X-X axis K=0.8 along x-axis
    ratio (SR) KL/rxx = 0.8 x 3000/87,2 = 27,52 midpoint to the
    Clause 10,3,1 Along Y-Y axis top end (Pin-
    KL/ryy = 0.65x6000/ 31,8 =122,64 Fixed) and K=0.65
    Max SR < 200, hence it is okay long y-axis as both
    Clause 10.4.2.1 the ends are
    fixed)
    from Figure E.2
    Page 99
    Step 4: Factored −1
    𝐶𝐶𝑟𝑟 = 0.9 𝑋𝑋 3800 𝑋𝑋 355 (1 + 𝜆𝜆2 𝑋𝑋 1.34 )^( )
    Compressive 1.34
    resistance
    Clause 13.3.1 0.65𝑋𝑋 6000 355
    𝜆𝜆 = (�
    31,8 3.142 𝑋𝑋200000
    = 1.65
    Hence
    −1
    𝐶𝐶𝑟𝑟 = 0.9 𝑋𝑋 3800 𝑋𝑋 355 (1 + 1,652 𝑋𝑋 1.34 )^( )
    1.34
    = 375014,8N
    = 375,02kN
    The carrying capacity of column is 375,02kN

    Q.3 Calculate the factored axial compressive resistance of equal angle of 90x90x10 shown in the
    figure 3. The section is of length 1,8m and is pinned at both of its ends. The grade of steel is S355JR.
    Ref. Calculation Remarks
    Given data L = 1,8m
    Equal angle section 90 x 90 x 10 (Single symmetrical Section)
    Grade of steel: S355JR
    Ends are pinned

    The axis is symmetrical about U-U axis, Hence as per SANS, the
    U-U axis will be taken as Y-Y axis and V-V axis is X-X axis in the
    case of single symmetrical section
    Step 1: Gross Area Ag = 1710 mm2
    Section Table rxx =17,5mm (take rvv) ; ryy =34,3 mm (take ruu)
    G = 77000MPa, J =62,4 x103 mm4
    ro=48,5 mm; Ω =631,5 x 10-3
    Step 2: Class of Width to thickness
    Section, Table 3 Flange: b/t = (𝑏𝑏)/𝑡𝑡= (90/10 Not in class 4
    = 9< 200/√355 =10,6
    Step 3: Slenderness KL for all the axes = 1,0 x 1800 = 1800 mm K=1 from Figure
    ratio (SR) Along X-X axis E.2 Page 99
    Clause 10,3,1 KL/rxx = 1,0x 1800/17,5 = 102,8
    Along Y-Y axis
    KL/ryy = 1,0x1800/ 34,3 =52,4
    Clause 10.4.2.1 Max SR < 200, hence it is okay
    Step 4: Calculation For single symmetrical Section
    of fe
    Clause 13.3.2 Fpr torsional flexure fe is taken as smaller of fex and feyz
    𝜋𝜋2 𝐸𝐸
    𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = 𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾 2
    ( )
    𝑟𝑟𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣
    3.142 𝑋𝑋 200000
    𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = = 186, 5 MPa
    102,8^2

    𝜋𝜋2 𝐸𝐸
    𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = 𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾 2
    ( )
    𝑟𝑟𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢
    3.142 𝑋𝑋 200000
    𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = = 718,169 MPa
    52,4^2

    𝜋𝜋2 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 1
    𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = � + 𝐺𝐺 𝐽𝐽�
    (𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾)2 𝐴𝐴𝑟𝑟0 2

    = 1213,1 MPa
    𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒+𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 4𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 Ω
    𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = �1 − �1 − �
    2 (𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒+𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 )
    = 473,7 MPa

    Smaller of fex and feyz is 186,6 MPa


    Step 5: Factored −1
    𝐶𝐶𝑟𝑟 = 0.9 𝑋𝑋 1710 𝑋𝑋 355 (1 + 𝜆𝜆2 𝑋𝑋 1.34 )^( )
    Compressive 1.34
    𝑓𝑓𝑦𝑦
    resistance 𝜆𝜆 = � = 1,37
    𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒
    Clause 13.3.1 = 1.37
    Hence
    −1
    𝐶𝐶𝑟𝑟 = 0.9 𝑋𝑋 1710 𝑋𝑋 355 (1 + 1,372 𝑋𝑋 1.34 )^( )
    1.34
    = 222882,72N
    = 222,88kN
    The carrying capacity of column is 222,88kN

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