Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Euler's critical load for a column: Pcr = π²EI/Le². Le is:
Strength of MaterialsEuler Formula Effective LengthEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
Actual length
B
Effective (equivalent) length
C
Radius of gyration
D
Slenderness ratio
Correct Answer
B. Effective (equivalent) length
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Le=effective length; depends on end conditions. Pin-pin: Le=L; fixed-fixed: Le=L/2.
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