Knickprüfungen
Knickprüfungen, also known as buckling tests, are a type of mechanical test used to determine the buckling load of a structural element, typically a column or a slender beam. Buckling is a phenomenon where a structural member subjected to a compressive load suddenly and catastrophically deforms laterally. Knickprüfungen are essential in engineering design to ensure the stability and safety of structures under compressive stress.
The procedure for a Knickprüfung involves applying a controlled compressive force to a specimen and incrementally
The results of a Knickprüfung are crucial for validating theoretical buckling calculations, such as those based
Knickprüfungen are commonly performed in materials testing laboratories and are a standard part of the design