Steel Structure Design - Engineering

Q1:

The effective length of a compression member of length L, held in position and restrained in direction at both ends, is

A L

B 0.67L

C <p>0.85<em>L</em></p>

D 1.5L

E 2L

ANS:B - 0.67L

Theoretically, it is 0.5 L but practically it's around 0.65L.
So, the given option 0.67 L is correct.