According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load for a column of length l with one end fixed and the other end hinged, is

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  1. π2El/l2
  2. π2El/4l2
  3. 2El/l2
  4. 2El/l2

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Option 3 : 2π2El/l2
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Explanation:

According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load for a column of length L,

Where Leq is the effective length of the column.

Support Condition

Effective Length

Both ends hinged

Both ends fixed

       One end fixed other end free          
    One end fixed other end hinged         


Now,

From the above table 

According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load of a column of length (l), with one end is fixed and the other end is hinged is 

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