bending in columns
 

bending in columns
i need to size a column and base plate.
the column will be free standing and will support a jib crane of 5m radius with a maximum load of 500kg with 180 deg rotation. the column needs to be 8m in height. the spacing between the jib mounting brackets is 1110mm. can anyone point me in the right direction. i need to show calcs.
regards
finell

first step
free body diagram and statics to calculate your loads
draw a free body diagram, and solve for your forces (moment, shear, axial). size the column, using aisc. remember to check deflection. size the base plate, re
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