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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
Define the term 'critical load'.
💡 Hint: Remember, it's linked to buckling failure.
Question 2
Easy
What is the formula for Euler's critical load?
💡 Hint: Look at the components: identify E, I, and Leff.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is the formula for calculating the critical load of a column?
- Pcr = π²EI/(Leff)²
- Pcr = 2EI/(πLeff)
- Pcr = EI/(π²Leff)
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between Pcr, E, I, and Leff.
Question 2
True or False: Eccentric loading can cause bending stresses in columns.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when loads are applied off-center.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
A concrete column of effective length 4m with Young's modulus of 25 GPa and a moment of inertia of 0.001 m⁴ was subjected to a load. Calculate the critical load it can withstand before buckling.
💡 Hint: Break down the formula into parts and solve step-by-step.
Question 2
Design a column to support an axial load of 15 kN, knowing it has a moment of inertia of 0.002 m⁴ and Young's modulus of 30 GPa. Determine the required effective length to prevent buckling.
💡 Hint: Ensure all units are consistent when calculating.
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