For keeping the stress wholly compressive the load may be applied on a circular column anywhere within a concentric circle of diameter _____________
A. D/2
B. D/3
C. D/4
D. D/8
Answer:C
For keeping the stress wholly compressive the load may be applied on a circular column anywhere within a concentric circle of diameter _____________
A. D/2 B. D/3 C. D/4 D. D/8
Explanation: The load application on a circular column affects stress. If it is under D/4 the stress will be wholly compressive.