Buckling

Buckling

1. An unstable state of equilibrium of a thin-walled body stemming from

compressive stresses in the walls.

1. The lateral deflection of a thin-walled body resulting from such instability.

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References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use