Question

The effective length of a column in a reinforced concrete building frame, as per IS : 456-2000, is independent of the

• A. frame type (i.e., braced (no sway) or unbraced (with sway))
• B. span of beams
• C. height of the column
• D. loads acting on the frame

Hint:

- Effective length is crucial in buckling analysis and designing slender columns.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding effective length of columns. - The effective length of a column depends on support conditions, frame type, and column height, but it does not depend on the loads acting on the frame. Step 2: IS 456:2000 guidelines. - IS 456-2000 defines effective length factors based on the end conditions of the column, bracing conditions, and frame stiffness. Thus, the correct answer is (D) loads acting on the frame.