Match the following lists:

List I

(Member)

List II

(Maximum effective slenderness ratio)

P.

A member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead and imposed load

1.

400

Q.

A member subjected to compression forces resulting only from combination with wind/earthquake actions, provided the deformation of such members does not adversely affect the stress in any part of the structure

2.

180

R.

Compression flange of a beam against lateral torsional buckling

3.

250

S.

Members always under tension (other than pre-tensioned members)

4.

300


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  1. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1
  2. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 4
  3. P - 1, Q - 4, R - 3, S - 2
  4. P - 4, Q - 1, R - 2, S - 3

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Option 1 : P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1
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Maximum slenderness ratios for tension members:

Type of Member

λ

A tension member in which a reversal of direct stress occurs due to loads other than wind or seismic forces.

180

A member normally acting as a tie in roof truss or a bracing system but subjected to a possible reversal of stresses resulting from the action of the wind or earthquake forces.

350

Member always under tension

400

Maximum slenderness ratios for compression members:

Type of Member

λ

A tension member in which a reversal of direct stress occurs due to loads other than wind or seismic forces.

180

A member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead loads and imposed loads.

180

A member subjected to compressive forces resulting only from combination with wind/earthquake actions, provided the deformation of such members does not adversely affect the stress in any part of the structure.

250

Compression flange of a beam restrained against lateral-torsional buckling.

300

A member normally acting as a tie in a roof truss or a bracing system not considered effective when subjected to a possible reversal of stresses resulting from the action of wind or earthquake forces.

350

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