Buckling of variable cross-section columns

Moshe Eisenberger*, Yoram Reich

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Abstract

An approximate solution for the problem of buckling of variable cross-section columns, loaded by variable axial force is given, for several boundary conditions. Both the cross-section bending stiffness and the axial load can vary along the column as a polynomial expression. The proposed approximate solution converges rapidly to the exact solution, and allows us to model general polynomial variations of properties along the column. Elastic restraints, simulating connecting members can be introduced easily. Several examples are given and compared to published results to demonstrate the accuracy and flexibility of the method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProc Sess Relat Steel Struct Struct Congr
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages443-451
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)0872626970
StatePublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the Sessions Related to Steel Structures at Structures Congress '89 - San Francisco, CA, USA
Duration: 1 May 19895 May 1989

Publication series

NameProc Sess Relat Steel Struct Struct Congr

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the Sessions Related to Steel Structures at Structures Congress '89
CitySan Francisco, CA, USA
Period1/05/895/05/89

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