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This document discusses mechanical stability models using simple one-degree-of-freedom models. It examines a rigid bar hinged at one end and loaded at the other end through a spring-connected frictionless ring. Both small-deflection and large-deflection analyses are performed to determine the critical load using classical equilibrium and energy methods. The critical load is found to be the same using both methods and is proportional to the spring stiffness divided by the bar length.
- Author
- Joana Marie Perciano
- Language
- EN