Section: Solid Mechanics | Marks: 2
Which one of the following vertical columns, of circular cross-section, sustains the highest load without buckling?
- A. Cantilever column with a length L and cross-section diameter d
- B. Column with hinge at one end and roller at the other end with a length 2L and cross-section diameter d
- C. Cantilever column with a length L and cross-section diameter 2d
- D. Column with hinge at one end and roller at the other end with a length L and cross-section diameter d
Answer: C. Cantilever column with a length L and cross-section diameter 2d