Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A bar is to carry a compressive load of 200 kN. If allowable compressive stress is 80 N/mm², the minimum cross-sectional area required is:
Strength of MaterialsDesign of Cross-SectionEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
1500 mm²
B
2000 mm²
C
2500 mm²
D
3000 mm²
Correct Answer
C. 2500 mm²
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A = P/σ = 200,000/80 = 2500 mm²
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