Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A field engineer is checking a fixed-free column compared with a pin-ended column. Which technical note should be accepted? Avoid the common trap that the fixed-free case is always strongest.
Strength of MaterialsEffective LengthMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
the fixed-free case has effective length 2L
B
the fixed-free case has effective length L/2
C
end fixity has no effect on buckling load
D
the fixed-free case is always strongest
Correct Answer
A. the fixed-free case has effective length 2L
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