Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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785967 | International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A loaded trapezoidal frame with rigid members and flexible joints is studied. An exact solution method is used to find buckling and non-linear post buckling characteristics. In most cases a snap through phenomenon occurs. There exists an optimum trapezoidal shape for stability.
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Authors
C.Y. Wang,