In the first chapter of the course the students will learn about the basics of buckling and stability. The terminology, history and relevance of the subject are also discussed.

Readings

As part of this chapter of the course the students will need to read the chapters that cover the basics of Buckling and Stability:

  • Buckling of Bars, Plates, and Shells [1.1 & 1.3]
  • Stability, Bifurcation and Postcritical Behaviour of Elastic Structures [Chapter 1]

Assignments

As part of this chapter of the course the students will need to complete assignments that cover the contents of this chapter. The assignments that cover the contents of this chapter can be found below.

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