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Question 5.12: Determine the allowable load capacity of the column shown, a...

Determine the allowable load capacity of the column shown, assuming that the allowable compressive stress (F_{c} =600 \space psi ) accounts for the buckling potential. Refer to the standard wood tables in Table A1 of the Appendix for information on cross-sectional properties.

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