TLDR: Compressive loads/stresses within any long, thin structure can cause structural instabilities known as buckling. Buckling occurs when deflections continue to increase even if load is not. This stability analysis is a key component of structural analysis. This article attempts to provide insight for the appropriate buckling factor of safety…
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