b) The column shown in Fig. 1 (b) has overall height of 32 feet and is braced about the x−x axis at a distance of 20 fee
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b) The column shown in Fig. 1 (b) has overall height of 32 feet and is braced about the x−x axis at a distance of 20 feet from the base. Assuming theoretical effective length conditions: (i) Select an economical W14 section using Table 4-1 to satisfy the ultimate loads and support conditions. (ii) Check whether the column is Short or Slender based on AISC criteria. 10 marks