The region of the cross-section of a column in which compressive load may be applied without producing any tensile stress, is known as the core of the cross-section. In circular columns the radius of the core, is
Options
A. one-half of the radius
B. one-third of the radius
C. one-quarter of the radius
D. one-fifth of the radius
E. one-sixth of the radius.
Correct Answer
one-quarter of the radius
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