Question 2

Question 2

Euler’s Buckling Formula question 2

Find the maximum distributed load w that can be applied to prevent buckling in column BC. Use a safety factor of F.S. = 2 for buckling.

Find the maximum distributed load w that can be applied to prevent buckling in column BC. Use a safety factor of F.S. = 2 for buckling.

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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 and KL for both x-x and y-y axes

Step 2:
Calculate I and KL for both x-x and y-y axes

Euler’s Buckling Formula solution step 2

Step 3:
Find max. w (with F.S. = 2 for P_cr)

Step 3:
Find max. w (with F.S. = 2 for P_cr)

Euler’s Buckling Formula solution step 3

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Euler’s Buckling Formula formula

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