PSAD Refresher 23: Steel Compression Members (Tripod)

SITUATION 23: The tripod shown is composed of three 50mm by 50mm A36 steel bars with Fy = 248 MPa. 67. Evaluate the safe axial load capacity of member AD, in kN. 68. Evaluate the safe axial load capacity of member BD, in kN. 69. Evaluate the safe load P, in kN. Thanks for watching! Comment for questions and suggestions for future lecture in this series. Subscribe and hit the bell button to be notified for future posts. #civilengineering #boardexam #engineering #structuralanalysis #structuralengineering #CivilEngineeringLicensureExamination #PRC #PSAD #theoryofstructures #cele #strengthofmaterials #mechanicsofmaterials #staticsofrigidbodies #steeldesign #compressionmember #tripod #refresher #PSADRefresher #SHET