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SEGi University College

TITLE : Buckling of Strut


OBJECTIVE : To determine the Euler buckling load for strut
undergoing longitudinal loading.
THEORY
Buckling is a*fcilure mode characterized by a sudden failure of a
structural member subjected to high compressive stresses !here
the actual compressive stress at the point of failure is less than the
ultimate compressive strength.
"hen a strut is subjected to longitudinal loading it is possible that
the strut suddenly bent to one side and buckle before attaining the
admissible compressive strain due to structural instability. The
critical value that causes buckling is commonly understood as the
Euler Buckling load
!here E - #oung$s modulus
% & Second moment of area
L
e
ff & Effective length of the strut 'varies !ith
boundary condition(.
where Leff = L for pin)pin support* and L
eff
& f+
r
pin)fi,
support(
Load
spindle
Load nut
Load cross
bar
Basic if
amc
horcc
measuring
device
APPARATUS
-orce measurement 'hydraulic force measuring device( bottom
specimen holder 'thrust piece !ith . notch for knife edge mounting(
top specimen holder 'long thrust piece !ith . notch( deformation
measurement 'measuring gauge( and rod specimens 'S/ and S0(.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE
1. 2nsert the top specimen holder into
the load cross)bar.
3. 4ote the dimensions of the rod
specimen 'S/( at different locations
and then insert the rod into the
attachment socket.
/. 5lign the rod specimen and then
pre)tighten the rod specimen !ith
lo! non measurable force.
6. 5lign the measuring gauge to the
middle of the rod specimen in such a
manner that it is right angle to the
length of the rod specimen.
7. 2ncrease the load gradually 'i.e.
78 4 interval( and record the
corresponding lateral deflection of
the rod specimen at mid)length.
0. Stop the procedure !hen rapid
lateral deflection is observed.
1. 9epeat Steps 3 to 0 by using rod
specimen S0
1.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
:alculate the second moment of area of the rod specimens and
hence determine the Euler buckling load for struts under
different boundary conditions, (assuming steel rod with
E & 318;<a(
Tabulate the results and then plot the graph of lateral deflection
vs. force.
:ompare the difference bet!een the e,perimental buckling load
!ith the theoretical prediction. ;ive your comment on the
discrepancy obtained and !ays to improve the e,perimental
result.

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