Check whether a compression member of W10X49 and W14X53 is sufficient to resist a dead load of 200 kips and a live load of 195 kips. The total length of this member is 18 ft long and pinned at two ends. It is supported in the weak direction at mid-height. It is made of A992 steel. Use LRFD only

An external consultant recommends that a plant installs a bank of capacitors for power factor correction. this will reduce the peak electrical demand charges by an average of 93 kw every month. the plant current pays $13 per kw in peak demand charges. the capacitor bank will include 223 kw of fixed capacitors, and 183 of variable capacitors. the fixed capacitors cost $59 per kw, and the variable capacitors will cost $65 per kw. the consultant charges 21% of the equipment costs to install the capacitors. because this project will reduce the demand for the electric utility, they are prepared to provide a one-time rebate of $42 per kw of reduced demand. what is the simple payback period for this project (in years)?