Compression Elements: Buckling
    Lecture 12

    Arch 324/624, Introduction to Structural Design, University of Virginia
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    Compression Elements: Buckling

    Modes of Failure in Compression Elements

    Crushing Buckling

    EERC

    EERC

    Bracing issues


    KM

    A Column with intermediate lateral support in one plane

    Weak axis buckling Strong axis buckling

    Key Terms

    Buckling
    Crushing Load
    Crushing Stress
    Critical Buckling Load (Euler Buckling Load)
    Critical Buckling Stress
    Allowable Crushing Stress
    Allowable Buckling Stress
    Allowable Compression Stress
    Effective Length
    Effective Length Factor
    Radius of Gyration
    Slenderness Ratio
    Strong Axis Buckling
    Weak Axis Buckling
    Arch 324/624, Introduction to Structural Design, University of Virginia
    Copyright © 1996-2008 Kirk Martini. Last Modified Mon, 10-Mar-2008 9:10
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