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Q: A column is a compression member, if the effective length exceeds .......... times the least lateral dimension.
  • A. Four
  • B. Two
  • C. Five
  • D. Three
Correct Answer: Option D - Pedestal– When the effective length of column is less than or equal to 3 times the least lateral dimension. the compression member is known as a pedestal. • A column is a compression member, if the effective length exceeds three times the least lateral dimension.
D. Pedestal– When the effective length of column is less than or equal to 3 times the least lateral dimension. the compression member is known as a pedestal. • A column is a compression member, if the effective length exceeds three times the least lateral dimension.

Explanations:

Pedestal– When the effective length of column is less than or equal to 3 times the least lateral dimension. the compression member is known as a pedestal. • A column is a compression member, if the effective length exceeds three times the least lateral dimension.