Calculate the allowable axial compressive load for the column of
Problem :
a. if the ends are fixed
b. if they are fixed/pinned
Problem
Calculate the allowable axial compressive load for a W14×90 structural steel column having an unbraced length of 16 ft. The ends are pin-connected unless otherwise noted, yield stress of the steel is 50 ksi (345 MPa) (ASTM A992).