Local buckling


local buckling

[′lō·kəl ′bək·liŋ] (mechanics) Buckling of thin elements of a column section in a series of waves or wrinkles.

Local buckling

Crinkling of a strut or of the compression flange of a beam because it is too thin; particularly liable to occur in thin-walled sections.

local buckling

The buckling of a compression element which may precipitate the failure of the whole structural member.