Classification by slenderness ratio: identify the type of column for λ = 100 A column has slenderness ratio λ = 100 (λ = L_e/k). Using standard classification ranges, state the column type.

ConceptSlenderness ratio λ = L_e/k gauges buckling tendency; higher λ means greater susceptibility to Euler-type buckling.

Typical ranges (guideline)• Short: small λ (often < 32–40) – crushing governs.• Intermediate: moderate λ (≈ 40–80).• Long: large λ (≈ ≥ 80–100) – buckling dominates; Euler/Rankine applicable.

Final AnswerLong (slender) column.