An influence of the geometrical nonlinearity of a frame column of flat frame type Γ subjected to the follower force directed towards the positive pole on its stability

The results of the theoretical and numerical research for the purpose of designation of local and global instability areas of a rectangular frame with a geometrically nonlinear frame column subjected to the follower force directed towards the positive pole are presented in this work. Taking into consideration the total potential energy of an analysed system, the equations describing transverse and longitudinal movements and the boundary conditions necessary for the problem solution are formulated. On the basis of the static criterion of the loss of stability, the influences of the variable flexural stiffness of the system and the geometrical and physical parameters of the flat frame on the value of the bifurcation load are obtained. The results of numerical computations are compared with appropriate values of critical load of the comparative system.