Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
While reviewing a fixed-free column compared with a pin-ended column, which conclusion is correct? Avoid the common trap that end fixity has no effect on buckling load.
Strength of MaterialsEffective LengthMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
the fixed-free case has effective length L/2
B
the fixed-free case is always strongest
C
the fixed-free case has effective length 2L
D
end fixity has no effect on buckling load
Correct Answer
C. the fixed-free case has effective length 2L
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