Interesting instructional problems in column buckling for the strength of materials and mechanics of solids courses

Author Type

Faculty

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Faculty

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Co-Author Type 3

Outside Researcher

College

Engineering and Computer Science

Department

Ocean and Mechanical Engineering

Document Type

Article

Publication/Event/Conference Title

International Journal of Engineering Education

Publication Status

Version of Record

Abstract

In this study the following problem is addressed: a uniform column is subjected to a compressive load; an additional support is placed to increase the buckling load. The following question is posed: where to place the support location so as to maximize and evaluate the resulting buckling load? It turns out that this question can be effectively dealt with in the standard courses of Strength of Materials, Mechanics of Solids, or Mechanics of Materials, since all the necessary tools needed are presently uniformly taught in these existing courses. Including this interesting case into the curriculum may enhance students' grasp of the subject, sharpen their mind, and trigger an additional interest in the exciting subject of theoretical and applied mechanics. Topics covered in sections 1-3 can be taught in one or two 50-minute lectures, whereas the exposition of the entire material may take between two to three 50-minute lectures, depending on the interest of students.

First Page

204

Last Page

216

Publication Date

12-1-1998

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