Preparation¶

• Read section 4-9 to 4-13 and 4-15.

• Watch these two videos on column buckling (15 minutes):

  • https://youtu.be/L1lVpnR-hHs
  • https://youtu.be/GGl7SuoW7Gk

Concepts¶

After this lesson you will be able to:

• Compute the deflection of curved beams using Castigliano's Theorem.
• Determine if various types of beams will buckle under axial compressive loads.

Upcoming Due Dates¶

• You need to have two designs (at least sketches) prepared for Friday's prototyping activity.
• The first 1 page memo is due Friday November 4th at 5pm.
• Homework 5 is due Monday, November 7th at 12pm.