2 - Buckling of Beams
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Practice Questions
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Define buckling in the context of beam theory.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you push down on a long stick.
What is the buckling load?
💡 Hint: Consider why machines need to avoid this value in design.
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What is buckling?
💡 Hint: It happens rather than crushing.
True or False: The buckling load is the same for all beams of any length.
💡 Hint: Consider how longer beams behave differently.
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Given a beam with a rectangular cross-section (width = 0.1 m, height = 0.2 m), and Young's modulus = 70 GPa, calculate the buckling load for a length of 1.5 m. Assume the shape is solid.
💡 Hint: Calculate the moment of inertia first.
In a practical application, a column is constrained at both ends. If a load of 5000 N is applied, discuss whether it would buckle based on the derived buckling load.
💡 Hint: Review the conditions for clamped columns.
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