2.2 - Inelastic Buckling
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Practice Questions
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Define inelastic buckling.
💡 Hint: Think about the yielding point of structural members.
What is the slenderness parameter used for?
💡 Hint: Consider its relation to length and radius.
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What is the slenderness parameter equation?
💡 Hint: Recall the variables from the section.
Is inelastic buckling more critical when the slenderness ratio increases?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of column length and strength.
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A steel column with a height of 12 ft and a radius of gyration of 3 in buckles under a load. Calculate its slenderness ratio and determine if it is prone to elastic or inelastic buckling.
💡 Hint: Always convert units correctly and use the formula!
Two columns are subjected to different loads: Column A has a slenderness ratio of 10, while Column B has a slenderness ratio of 20. Which column is safer in terms of buckling, and why?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between slenderness ratio and the likelihood of buckling.
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