Steel Structure Design - Engineering

Q1:

The effective length of a compression member of length L held in position and restrained in direction at one end and effectively restrained in direction but not held in position at the other end, is

A L

B 0.67 L

C 0.85 L

D 1.5 L

EL

ANS:A - L

Theoretical value = 1 L.
Recommended value = 1.2 L.