GATE CE 2015 Set 2 — Question 19
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A column of size has unsupported length of and is braced against side sway in both directions. According to IS 456: 2000, the minimum eccentricities (in mm) with respect to major and minor principal axes are:
Correct answer
(B) 26.0 and 21.0
Solution
According to IS 456:2000, Clause 25.4, all columns shall be designed for a minimum eccentricity , subject to a minimum of .Given:
Unsupported length .
Since , .
Since , .Thus, the minimum eccentricities are and .
Unsupported length .
1.Major axis ():
.Since , .
2.Minor axis ():
.Since , .Thus, the minimum eccentricities are and .
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