Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A cantilever column is subjected to an axial load. If a linear spring of stiffness K is attached laterally at the free end, the critical buckling load will
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Choose the correct answer
A
increase
B
decrease
C
remain unchanged
D
depending on the value of K may increase or decrease
Correct Answer
A. increase
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A lateral spring adds restraint at the free end, raising the critical buckling load.
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