Design Problem: Axially Loaded Column

 

Trial and Error

Pick
size		 → Size
category		 → Size
factor		 → Adjusted
design
value
 
→ Dimensions → Stress
 
Try load
combination		 →
Determine
loads		   →    
→ Load duration
factor		 →

 

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