Column Buckling and the Euler Column Equation

The Euler Column Equation predicts the maximum compressional force applied to a column before it buckles. This value depends on the length of the column, its Area Moment of Inertia, and Young's Modulus for the material.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Engineering

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Column Buckling

In part one, three different length plastic I-beams are tested under compression to investigate their method of failure.

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