Consider an ideal column as in Fig. 1310c, having both

Chapter 13, Problem 13-44

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Consider an ideal column as in Fig. 13–10c, having both ends fixed. Show that the critical load on the column is \(P_{\mathrm{cr}}=4 \pi^{2} E I / L^{2}\). Hint: Due to the vertical deflection of the top of the column, a constant moment \(\mathbf{M}^{\prime}\) will be developed at the supports. Show that \(d^{2} v / d x^{2}+(P / E I) v=M^{\prime} / E I\). The solution is of the form \(v=C_{1} \sin (\sqrt{P / E I} x)+C_{2} \cos (\sqrt{P / E I} x)+M^{\prime} / P\).