Given:
Length of the column, $L = 8 \text{ m}$
Elastic modulus, $E = 200 \text{ GPa} = 200 \times 10^9 \text{ Pa}$
Allowable stress, $\sigma_{allow} = 60 \text{ MPa} = 60 \times 10^6 \text{ Pa}$
Factor of safety, $FS = 3$
Applied load, $P = 1000 \text{ kN} = 1000
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