Calculate the buckling loads and corresponding mode shapes of the beam shown in figure 3.34 using:

(a) one element and

(b) two elements of equal length. Assume beam length \(2 \mathrm{~L}\) \(=2 \mathrm{~m}\) and flexural rigidity \(E I=1,000 \mathrm{Nm}^{2}\).

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y P 1m Im 2 m Figure 3.34 Clampedhinged beam subjected to an axial force P