Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Euler's critical load for a pin-ended column is:
RCCTheory of Structures and DesignHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
4pi^2 EI/L^2
B
pi^2 EI/(4L^2)
C
pi^2 EI/L^2
D
2pi EI/L
Correct Answer
C. pi^2 EI/L^2
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For both ends hinged, effective length equals L; Pcr = pi^2EI/L^2.
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