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
L
0.67 L
0.85 L
1.5 L
Correct Answer :
A. L
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L
0.67 L
0.85 L
1.5 L
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