Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Perry-Robertson formula in column design accounts for:
Strength of MaterialsPerry-Robertson FormulaMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Material plasticity
B
Initial bow/imperfection of columns
C
End fixity only
D
Temperature effect
Correct Answer
B. Initial bow/imperfection of columns
Why is this the answer?
Perry-Robertson includes initial geometric imperfection (bow) of real columns; used in BS:449.
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