A column is said to be a short column, when - Mechanics

Mechanical Engineering : Mechanics - Strength of Materials - Quiz(MCQ)

A column is said to be a short column, when

its length is very small

its cross-sectional area is small

the ratio of its length to the least radius of gyration is more than 80.

the ratio of its length to the least radhis of gyration is less than 80.

Correct Answer : Option (D) : the ratio of its length to the least radhis of gyration is less than 80.

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