Sac PSE Tam ee CMe lel eli) re. ocd Teaco MasterClasses Cres ea ig Exc Download App Question View this Question Online > The slenderness ratio (as per IS: 800) of a member, carrying compressive loads arising from combined dead loads and imposed loads, should not exceed This question was previously askedin ee ESE Civil 2014 Paper 1: Official Paper Ee View all UPSCIES Papers> 1. 180 2. 250 3. 350 X 4. 380 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 180Crack AE & JE- Civil with res ee tee ca Detailed Solution As per IS 800: 2007, Cl- 3.8, the Slenderness ratio of steel sectionsis limited as per the following: Maximum ‘Type of member slenderness ratio A member carrying compressive loads resulting from the dead load and the 180 imposed load A tension member in which a reversal of direct stressoccurs due to loads other than wind and 180 seismicforces ‘A member subjected to compressionforce resulting only from combination with wind/earthquake actions, provided the na deformation of such members does not adversely affectthe stressin any part of the structure Compression flange of a beam against lateral a torsional buckling A member normally acting asa tie in a roof truss or a bracing systemnot considered effective when subjected to a possible reversal 350 of stressinto compressionresulting from the action of wind earthquake forces. Member alwaysunder tension (other than pre- 400 tensioned members)