The Length of a Column, Having a Uniform Circular Cross-Section

question 18

Multiple Choice

The length of a column, having a uniform circular cross-section of 7.5 cm diameter and whose ends are hinged, is 5 m. If the value of E for the material is 2100 kN/cm², the permissible maximum crippling load will be

• A)1.288 kN
• B)12.88 kN
• C)128.8 kN
• D)288.0 kN

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