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Stability and post buckling of articulated columns

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This paper considers articulated columns which are composed of connected rigid segments with rotational springs at the joints. The problem is formulated in terms of nonlinear difference equations. The buckling forces and post-buckling properties are found for five different combinations of end conditions. The fixed-hinged column shows limit load and snap through characteristics.

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  1. Departments of Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A

    C. Y. Wang

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Wang, C. Stability and post buckling of articulated columns. Acta Mechanica 166, 131–139 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00707-003-0048-z

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