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Apologies but I'm not sure I follow, I've researched what the safety factor is for structural steelwork in building, being 4-6 ( https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/factors-safety-fos-d_1624.html ), however how do I apply this to my previous calculations?

Ah right, so essentially choose a suitable material, such as steel or RC, and talk about its pro's and cons. I was confused when it say's 'justify' I wasn't sure as to whether it was asking me to choose a material then design a section. Thank you Phinds

To find axial load , 5m / 6m = 0.83 Arc tangent , tan-1(0.83) = 39.69 Cosine of the force , Cos(39.69) = 0.77 Sine of the force , Sin(39.69) = 0.64 Axial load in the vertical direction , (200kN/m X 6 = 1200kN / 2 = 600kN + self weight of 6kN = 606kN) So 606kN X 0.77 = 466.62kN Axial load in the...