Correct Answer:
Option B - As per IS 800 : 2007 Cl. 7.1.2.2,
Buckling class of cross-section–
(i) Channel, angle built-up member, T and solid sections about any axis are related to buckling class C.
(ii) Hollow section–
• Hot rolled hollow section buckling about any axis - Class a
• Cold formed hollow section buckling about any axis - Class b
B. As per IS 800 : 2007 Cl. 7.1.2.2,
Buckling class of cross-section–
(i) Channel, angle built-up member, T and solid sections about any axis are related to buckling class C.
(ii) Hollow section–
• Hot rolled hollow section buckling about any axis - Class a
• Cold formed hollow section buckling about any axis - Class b