Euler's Column Formula Formula
The critical load at which a column will buckle.
Formula
Pcr = π²EI/L²
Discipline: Statics & Structural. Result unit: N.
Variables and units
- Pcr — Critical Load (N): Critical buckling load
- E — Elastic Modulus (Pa): Young's modulus
- I — Moment of Inertia (m⁴): Area moment of inertia
- L — Effective Length (m): Effective length of column