Abstract: A survey of post‐buckling behavior of structures is presented. Using simple models, the basic characteristics of the buckling and post‐buckling process are outlined. Included are discussions of stable and unstable post‐buckling ...

Abstract: A review of the basic concepts involved when constructing nonlinear load‐deflection curves of framed structures by the finite element method is presented. The study is limited to the geometrically nonlinear behavior of ...