For compression members, the Ɪ-section is preferred because it ______.
has a lower weight for the same strength
For compression members (columns/struts), the critical failure mode is buckling. The Euler buckling load Pcr = π²EI/Le² depends on the moment of inertia I. The I-section efficiently distributes material far from the centroidal axis, giving a high moment of inertia (and high radius of gyration r = √(I/A)) relative to the cross-sectional area. This means for the same compressive strength, an I-section uses less material/lower weight than a solid rectangular or circular section.
Important Questions from Compression Member
The effective length of a battened strut of actual length L, effectively held in position both ends but not restrained in direction, is taken as
Which one of the following is a compression member?
The strength of compression members subjected to axial compression is defined by curves corresponding to _______ classes.
The double lacing shall be designed to resist transverse shear Vt equal to - (where P is total load acting on the column)
Which of the following members is/are subjected to compressive stress?
