Question

As per IS : 800 - 1984, the maximum allowable slenderness ratio of compression members carrying forces resulting from dead load and superimposed load is ______.

• A. 180
• B. 400
• C. 250
• D. 300

Answer 1

The correct option is A 180

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Description}& {\lambda }_{\text{max}}\\ \text{1. A member carrying compressive}& 180\\ \text{load resulting from sway dead}& \\ \text{load and live load only}& \\ \text{2. A member subjected to}& 250\\ \text{compressive load due to}& \\ \text{wind or earthquake}& \\ \text{3. For compression flange of beam}& 300\end{array}$