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Topic : Strength of Materials

MODULE-21B
Buckling of Column,
1. The effective length of a column in a reinforced concrete building frame, as per IS: 456-2000, is independent of the 5. (a) frame type i.e., braced (no sway) or unbraced (with sway) (b) span of the beam (c) height of the column (d) loads acting on the frame 2. A long structural column (length = L) with both ends hinged is acted upon by an axial compressive load, P. The differential equation governing the bending of column is given by (A) 2 (B) 6 (C) 6 (D) 8 6. where y is the structural lateral deflection and EI is the flexural rigidity. The first critical load on column responsible for its buckling is given by 2 (a) EI/L2 (b) EI/L2 2 2 (c) 2 EI/L (d) 4 2EI/L2 3. The buckling load P = Pcr for the column AB in the figure, as KT approaches infinity, become to , where is equal A rigid bar GH of length L is supported by a hinge and a spring of stiffness K as shown in the figure below. The buckling load, P for the bar will be (A) (C) 200kN 400kN (B) (D) 283kN 800kN

Cross-section of a column consisting of two steel strips, each of thickness t and width b is shown in the figure below. The critical loads of the column with perfect bond and without bond between the strips are P and P0respectively. The ration P/P0 is

(A) (C) 7.

0.5 KL 1.0KL

(B) (D)

0.8 KL 1.2KL

(a) 4.

0.25 (b) 1.00 (c) 2.05 (d) 4.00

A steel column, pinned at both ends, has a buckling load of 200kN. If the column is restrained against lateral movement at its mid-height, its buckling load will be

Consider the following statements for a compression member: I. The elastic critical stress in compression increases with decrease in slenderness ratio II. The effective length depends on the boundary conditions at its ends

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III. The elastic critical stress in compression is independent of the slenderness ratio IV. The ratio of the effective length to its radius of gyration is called as slenderness ratio The TRUE statements are (A) II and III (B) III and IV (C) II, III and IV (D) I, II and IV 8. The effective length of a column of length L fixed against rotation and translation alone end and free al the other end is (A) 0.5 L (B) 0.7 L (C) 1. 414L (D) 2L The ratio of the theoretical critical buckling load for a column with fixed ends to that of another column with the same dimensions and material, but with pinned ends, is equal to (A) 0.5 (B) 1.0 (C) 2.0 (D) 4.0

Topic : Strength of Materials

material is . To satisfy the above condition, the area of the column at the bottom should be a) c) A b) d)

13. If the crushing stress in the material of a mild steel column is 3300kg/ . Eulers formula for crippling load is applicable for slenderness ratio equal to/greater than a) 40 b) 50 c) 60 d) 80

9.

14. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Boundary Eulers Conditions of column a) Pin-pin buckling load

10. The sketch shows a column with a pin at the base and rollers at the top. It is subjected to an axial force P and a moment M at mid-height. The reaction(s) at R is/are

b) Fixed end c) Fixed-free

d) Fixed-pin

15. For a circular column having its ends hinged, the slenderness ratio is 160. The d ratio of the column is a) 80 b) 57 c) (A) a vertical force equal to P (B) a vertical force equal to P/2 (C) a vertical force equal to P and a horizontal force equal to M/h (D) a vertical force equal to P/2 and a horizontal force equal to M/h 11. Two steel columns P (length and yield strength ) and Q (length 2 and yield strength ) have the same cross-sections and endconditions. The ratio of buckling load of column P to that of column Q is: (A) 0.5 (B) 1.0 (C) 2.0 (D) 4.0 12. A column of height H and area at top A has the same strength throughout its length, under its own weight and applied stress at the top. Density of column 40 d) 20

16. A hollow circular column of internal diameter d and external diameter 1.5d is subjected to compressive load. The maximum distance of the point of application of load from the centre for no tension is a) d/8 b) 13d/48 c) d/4 d) 13d/96

17. Assertion (A): the buckling load for a column of specified material, crosssection and end conditions calculated as per Eulers formula varies inversely with the column length.

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Reason(R): Eulers formula takes into account the end conditions in determining the effective length of column. Codes: a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true. 18. A short column of external diameter and internal diameter carries an external load W. for no-tension condition, the eccentricity will be a) c) b) d)

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d) One end fixed and other hinged:

22. The slenderness ratio of a compression member in the context of Rankies formula is defined as a)

b) c) d) 23. Match list-I(end conditions of columns) with list-II(effective length, ) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I ListII A. Bothendsfixed 1. =2L B. Bothendshinged 2. C. Oneendfixeotherfree 3. =L D. One end fixed other 4. = L hinged Codes: A a) b) c) d) 2 3 2 3 B 4 1 4 1 C 1 2 3 4 D 3 4 1 2

19. A column base is subjected to moment. If the intensity of bearing pressure due to axial load is equal to stress due to the moment then the bearing pressure between the base and the concrete is a) Uniform compression throughout b) Zero at one end and compression at the other end c) Tension at one end and compression at the other end d) Uniform tension throughout 20. Assertion (A): Rankies theory is generally used for finding out the buckling load of intermediate columns. Reason (R): Eulers theory gives higher values for buckling loads in intermediate columns. Codes: a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true. 21. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? a) Both ends hinged:

24. A circular column of external diameter D, and internal diameter d, carries an eccentric load such that tension is developed nowhere. What shall be the diameter of the core? a) c) b) d)

25. If the Euler load for a steel column is 1000KN and crushing load is 1500KN, the Rankine load is equal to a) 2500KN b) 1500KN c) 1000KN d) 600KN

b) Both end fixed: c) One end fixed and other end free:

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26. For the design of a cast iron member, the most appropriate theory of failure is a) Mohrs theory b) Rankines theory c) Maximum stress theory d) Maximum shear energy theory

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