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Structural Stability

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What is the critical buckling load for a simply supported column with a length of L and a flexural rigidity of EI?

  1. P_cr = \pi^2 EI / L^2

  2. P_cr = 4 \pi^2 EI / L^2

  3. P_cr = \pi EI / L^2

  4. P_cr = 2 \pi^2 EI / L^2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The critical buckling load for a simply supported column is given by P_cr = \pi^2 EI / L^2, where EI is the flexural rigidity and L is the length of the column.

What is the effective length factor for a column with pinned ends?

  1. K = 1.0

  2. K = 0.5

  3. K = 2.0

  4. K = 0.707

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The effective length factor for a column with pinned ends is K = 1.0.

What is the critical buckling load for a column with fixed ends?

  1. P_cr = 4 \pi^2 EI / L^2

  2. P_cr = \pi^2 EI / L^2

  3. P_cr = 2 \pi^2 EI / L^2

  4. P_cr = 3 \pi^2 EI / L^2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The critical buckling load for a column with fixed ends is given by P_cr = 4 \pi^2 EI / L^2, where EI is the flexural rigidity and L is the length of the column.

What is the slenderness ratio for a column?

  1. \lambda = L / r

  2. \lambda = r / L

  3. \lambda = \pi L / r

  4. \lambda = \pi r / L

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The slenderness ratio for a column is given by \lambda = L / r, where L is the length of the column and r is the radius of gyration.

What is the Euler buckling load for a column?

  1. P_cr = \pi^2 EI / L^2

  2. P_cr = 4 \pi^2 EI / L^2

  3. P_cr = 2 \pi^2 EI / L^2

  4. P_cr = 3 \pi^2 EI / L^2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Euler buckling load for a column is given by P_cr = \pi^2 EI / L^2, where EI is the flexural rigidity and L is the length of the column.

What is the Johnson parabola equation for the buckling load of a column?

  1. P_cr = \frac{\pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{\pi^2 EI}\right]

  2. P_cr = \frac{4 \pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{4 \pi^2 EI}\right]

  3. P_cr = \frac{2 \pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{2 \pi^2 EI}\right]

  4. P_cr = \frac{3 \pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{3 \pi^2 EI}\right]

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Johnson parabola equation for the buckling load of a column is given by P_cr = \frac{\pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{\pi^2 EI}\right], where \alpha is the imperfection factor.

What is the Rankine-Gordon formula for the buckling load of a column?

  1. P_cr = \frac{\pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{\pi^2 EI}\right]

  2. P_cr = \frac{4 \pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{4 \pi^2 EI}\right]

  3. P_cr = \frac{2 \pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{2 \pi^2 EI}\right]

  4. P_cr = \frac{3 \pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{3 \pi^2 EI}\right]

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rankine-Gordon formula for the buckling load of a column is given by P_cr = \frac{\pi^2 EI}{L^2} \left[1 - \frac{\alpha P_cr}{\pi^2 EI}\right], where \alpha is the imperfection factor.

What is the Southwell plot method for determining the buckling load of a column?

  1. A graphical method for determining the buckling load of a column by plotting the bending moment diagram and the deflected shape of the column.

  2. A numerical method for determining the buckling load of a column by solving the governing differential equation.

  3. An experimental method for determining the buckling load of a column by testing a physical model of the column.

  4. A theoretical method for determining the buckling load of a column by using the principles of mechanics.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Southwell plot method for determining the buckling load of a column is a graphical method that involves plotting the bending moment diagram and the deflected shape of the column.

What is the Stodola method for determining the buckling load of a column?

  1. A graphical method for determining the buckling load of a column by plotting the bending moment diagram and the deflected shape of the column.

  2. A numerical method for determining the buckling load of a column by solving the governing differential equation.

  3. An experimental method for determining the buckling load of a column by testing a physical model of the column.

  4. A theoretical method for determining the buckling load of a column by using the principles of mechanics.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Stodola method for determining the buckling load of a column is a numerical method that involves solving the governing differential equation.

What is the Tetmajer method for determining the buckling load of a column?

  1. A graphical method for determining the buckling load of a column by plotting the bending moment diagram and the deflected shape of the column.

  2. A numerical method for determining the buckling load of a column by solving the governing differential equation.

  3. An experimental method for determining the buckling load of a column by testing a physical model of the column.

  4. A theoretical method for determining the buckling load of a column by using the principles of mechanics.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tetmajer method for determining the buckling load of a column is an experimental method that involves testing a physical model of the column.

What is the Timoshenko method for determining the buckling load of a column?

  1. A graphical method for determining the buckling load of a column by plotting the bending moment diagram and the deflected shape of the column.

  2. A numerical method for determining the buckling load of a column by solving the governing differential equation.

  3. An experimental method for determining the buckling load of a column by testing a physical model of the column.

  4. A theoretical method for determining the buckling load of a column by using the principles of mechanics.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Timoshenko method for determining the buckling load of a column is a theoretical method that involves using the principles of mechanics.

What is the effect of lateral torsional buckling on the buckling load of a column?

  1. It reduces the buckling load of the column.

  2. It increases the buckling load of the column.

  3. It has no effect on the buckling load of the column.

  4. It depends on the cross-sectional shape of the column.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lateral torsional buckling is a phenomenon that can occur in columns that are subjected to both axial compression and bending. It can significantly reduce the buckling load of the column.

What is the effect of end conditions on the buckling load of a column?

  1. The buckling load is higher for columns with fixed ends than for columns with pinned ends.

  2. The buckling load is lower for columns with fixed ends than for columns with pinned ends.

  3. The buckling load is the same for columns with fixed ends and columns with pinned ends.

  4. The buckling load depends on the cross-sectional shape of the column.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The buckling load of a column is affected by the end conditions. Columns with fixed ends have a higher buckling load than columns with pinned ends.

What is the effect of cross-sectional shape on the buckling load of a column?

  1. The buckling load is higher for columns with a solid cross-section than for columns with a hollow cross-section.

  2. The buckling load is lower for columns with a solid cross-section than for columns with a hollow cross-section.

  3. The buckling load is the same for columns with a solid cross-section and columns with a hollow cross-section.

  4. The buckling load depends on the end conditions of the column.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The buckling load of a column is affected by the cross-sectional shape. Columns with a solid cross-section have a higher buckling load than columns with a hollow cross-section.

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