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A structural steel column with Fy = 250 MPa
having an unbraced length of 3m is to carry a total axial load of 1800 kN. Which of the following sections is most economical (lightest ) for the given loads. The comumn is hinged at both ends.
Section A: Area = 13,800mm2 Ix= 293.63 x106mm4Iy= 67.59 x 106mm4
SectionB: Area = 11,550 mm2 Ix=177.04 x 106mm4Iy=39.14x 106mm4

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A wide flange section for a 5 meter long column ( hinged at both ends ) has the following properties :
Cross sectional area: 8,000 mm2
Radius of gyration, rx= 100mm
Radius gyration, ry= 50mm
Modulus of elasticity, E = 200,000 MPa
Determine the Euler critical load

Growth problems: mold grows at a rate proportional to its present size

A mold grows at a rate proportional to its present size. Initially there is 2 oz of this mold,
and two days later there is 3 oz. Find (a) how much mold was present after one day and (b)
how much mold will be present in ten days.
pls answer this probem..