A braced column of 6 m long fixed at both ends is proposed to carry a designed load of 1500 KN. In this design, column section of 203 x 203 x 60kgm¯¹ with grade S275 is used and the section is in Class 1.
(a) Calculate the effective length and slenderness ratio of the column section about the major axis. (CO1-PO2) (C4)
(b) Check the buckling resistance of the column. (CO2-PO5) (C4)