Example Question

Example Question

Euler’s Buckling Formula example question

Determine the maximum force F that can be applied to prevent buckling in member BD.

Determine the maximum force F that can be applied to prevent buckling in member BD.

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Step 1:
Determine direction of buckling and effective length factor K

Step 1:
Determine direction of buckling and effective length factor K

Euler’s Buckling Formula solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate I_xx and effective length KL

Step 2:
Calculate I_xx and effective length KL

Euler’s Buckling Formula solution step 2

Step 3:
Calculate F_max from P_cr

Step 3:
Calculate F_max from P_cr

Euler’s Buckling Formula solution step 3

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Euler’s Buckling Formula formula

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