A structural member subjected to an axial compressive force is called as

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A structural member subjected to an axial compressive force is called as

ABeam

BTruss

CFrame

DStrut

Answer:

D. Strut

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A structural member subjected to an axial compressive force is called a strut. As per definition strut may be horizontal, inclined or even vertical. A vertical strut is called a column.

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