Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about buckling of a steel column is correct?
Steel StructuresSlender Compression MemberEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
longer columns are always stronger
B
design compressive stress decreases as slenderness increases
C
buckling is checked only for beams
D
slenderness has no influence
Correct Answer
B. design compressive stress decreases as slenderness increases
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Column buckling strength depends strongly on slenderness. Correct option: B.
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