The loaded steel framing shown consists of bars 1, 2, and 3 with their corresponding flexural rigidity. The leftmost side is clamped (fixed support), the opposite side hinged, and a roller support at the middle. If each bar may be subjected to Euler buckling and a = 3 m,
- Determine the critical load for each member.
- Calculate the factor of safety (F.S.) of the whole frame against buckling.
c. At what value of P will the frame start to have a buckled member?
GIVEN:
P = 143 Kn
I1
(x106
mm4) = 3.7860
Note: Joints where members meet can be treated as pin.
Extracted text: EI2 El EI (1) 2 3 –2a a а