The unilateral contact buckling problem of continuous beams in the presence of initial geometric imperfections: An analytical approach based on the theory of elastic stability

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To cite this version:K.A. Tzaros, E.S. Mistakidis. The unilateral contact buckling problem of continuous beams in the presence of initial geometric imperfections: an analytical approach based on the theory of elastic stability. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, Elsevier, 2011, 46 (9) This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting galley proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.

Nonlinear Equilibrium and Stability Analysis of Axially Loaded Piles Under Bilateral Contact Constraints

“…Researchers have also examined such subjects as load-deflection response, stability analysis, and the buckling and initial post-buckling behavior of bilaterally constrained piles, as found in Fazelzadeh and Kazemi-Lari (2013), Challamel (2011), Chen and Baker (2003), Sironic et al (1999), Chai (1998), Budkowska (1997a,b), Budkowska and Szymczak (1997), West et al (1997), and Naidu and Rao (1995). Recently, Tzaros and Mistakidis (2011) presented the critical loads and buckling modes of columns under unilateral contact constraints. Spacone (2002, 2006) presented three formulations of frame elements with nonlinear lateral deformable supports.…”