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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