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A 4.00 m pin-ended column supports a beam with a reaction of 100 kN permanent load and 150 imposed load.
Assuming the beam reaction to be applied 75 mm from the face of the flange. Check the adequacy of a 203 x 203 x
46 UC grade 430 steel profile.
Solution:
Since both column ends are hinged, the effective length is l = 4.00 m.
β M , y = β M ,ψ +
MQ
∆M
(β M ,Q − β M ,ψ )
Where:
ψ is the ratio of the end moments (is = 0 in our case).
β M ,ψ = 1.8 − 0.7ψ
MQ is the maximum moment from the lateral load.
β M ,Q = 1.3 for uniformly distribuited lateral load and
= 1.4 for a central lateral point load.
∆ M is the maximum span moment, to which the maximum end moment is added if the sign of the
diagram changes.
Thus:
ψ = 0 and β M ,ψ = 1.8
MQ = 0 (no lateral load between top and botton of the column).
β M , y = 1.8
λ y = 0.523 (refer to step 5.1.1)
Therefore the section is satisfactory in respect of lateral-torsional buckling and axial compression.