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Linear and Nonlinear Buckling of a Hinged-Hinged Column

A hinged-hinged column of length L and thickness t is subjected to an axial load p at the end. The lateral central deflection is plotted against the load parameter, $P=\frac{pL^2}{EI}$, in Figure (2.15). The column buckles as expected at a load parameter value $P=\pi^2$.

  
Figure 2.9: Linear and Nonlinear Buckling of a Hinged-Hinged Column



A. Zeiny
2000-09-06