16. The critical Euler load for the pin-ended slender column
restrained at the midpoint as shown in Fig. A is 1000 lb. What is the critical
Euler load
for the same column with the midpoint restraint removed as shown in Fig. B. |
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Pcr = π2EI / Le2
where Le = effective length is defined in following images
Fixed - Free Pinned - Pinned Fixed - Pinned Fixed - Fixed