What is a low slenderness ratio for a column?

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A low slenderness ratio for a column is defined as a ratio between 80 and 90, with a stress level of 300 MPa. This discussion clarifies that a slenderness ratio in this range indicates a column's susceptibility to buckling under load. The relationship between slenderness ratio and stress is critical for determining structural integrity, as a lower slenderness ratio generally suggests a higher resistance to buckling at elevated stress levels.

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What counts as a low slendernous ratio. i was look at column slenderness ratios and stress, it was talking about a column with slenderness ratio of 80-90 and stress of 300MPA. Is 300MPA low or high stress.
Wanted to know so i can say wheather the low ratio says that it will fail at high or low stress.
 
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The slenderness ratio is essentially just the ratio of height to girth. You don't understand whether a skinny column is stronger than a fat one?
 

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