Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
785967 International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics 2007 5 Pages PDF
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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