Two long columns A and B are made of same material, and also have the same length. The cross section of column A is square and column B is circular. If both columns have the same amount of cross sectional area, then which column will carry more compressive load? Justify your answer with engineering analysis. Assume both columns have fixed-fixed end supports. What is engineering of application of this solution? Discuss briefly.

Two long columns A and B are made of same material, and also have the same length. The cross section of column A is square and column B is circular. If both columns have the same amount of cross sectional area, then which column will carry more compressive load? Justify your answer with engineering analysis. Assume both columns have fixed-fixed end supports. What is engineering of application of this solution? Discuss briefly.

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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