Example 4 - Analysis of steel beam-column braced against sidesway

The W12 x 65 beam column shown below is part of braced system and is subjected to the given service loads shown below. The bottom of the member is pinned and the top experiences biaxial moments. Check if this member is adequate per LRFD and ASD. The material is A242 steel and Kx = Ky = 1.0.

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