A hollow square steel tube, 40 in long, is proposed for use as a prop to hold up the ram o...

A hollow square steel tube, 40 in long, is proposed for use as a prop to hold up the ram of a punch press during installation of new dies. The ram weighs 75000 lb. The prop is made from  structural tubing.It is made from steel similar to structural steel, ASTM A500, grade C. If the load applied by the ram could have an eccentricity of 0.50 in. would the prop be safe?