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, , in Figure (2.15). The column buckles as expected at a load parameter value .
Figure 2.9: Linear and Nonlinear Buckling of a Hinged-Hinged Column
, in Figure (2.15). The column buckles as expected at a load parameter value 
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