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Download Solution PDFAccording to IS: 456-2000, for a cantilever beam, the clear distance from the free end of the cantilever to the lateral restraint shall not exceed ______ (where d is the effective depth of the beam and b is the breadth of the compression face midway between the lateral restraints).
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Option 4 : 25 b or \(\frac{100b^2}{d}\) whichever is less
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As per IS 456:2000, slenderness limit for lateral stability of beam shall be:
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Slenderness limit for lateral stability of beam |
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For Simply supported or continuous beam |
Minimum of 60B or 250B2/D |
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For Cantilever |
Minimum of 25B or 100B2/D |
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