Question: For the square column shown below: ( 1 ) Derive the theoretical flexural buckling load, P _ ( cr ) , and corresponding theoretical effective

For the square column shown below:
(1) Derive the theoretical flexural buckling load, P_(cr), and corresponding theoretical effective length factor, K, using the principles shown in class (assume the column buckles in the +y direction). Cut the column directly above the fixed end (x=0) for the FBD (free-body diagram) where the deflected shape is concave down (increasing slope in the +y direction).
(2) Draw the buckled shape and clearly illustrate the equivalent pin-pin column (hint: draw the moment diagram).
Be sure to draw clean and orderly FBDs. Hint: This column buckles in an anti-symmetric form. Therefore, use statics about the
whole buckled column to compute all reaction forces at the supports. There will be horizontal reactions.
For the square column shown below: ( 1 ) Derive

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