Question: Q.20 Calculate the safe compressive load on a hallow cast iron column (one end rigidly fixed and other hinged) of 15 cm external diameter,

Q.20 Calculate the safe compressive load on a hallow cast iron column (one end rigidly fixed and other

Q.20 Calculate the safe compressive load on a hallow cast iron column (one end rigidly fixed and other hinged) of 15 cm external diameter, 10 cm internal diameter and 10 m in length. Use Euler's formula with a factor of safety 5 and E-95 kN/mm.

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