NCEES Civil PE Specification Analysis of Structures–Forces And Load Effects: Special Topics
Problem
Under axial compression, a rectangular steel bar measuring 1.5 inches in width, 2 inches in thickness, and 5.75 feet in length, is constrained at both ends.
Given a modulus of elasticity of \(E = 29000 \ ksi\), determine the critical buckling load.
Consider an effective length factor of \(K = 1\)
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