0 0 votes The minimum axial compressive load, $P$, required to initiate buckling for a pinned-pinned slender column with bending stiffness $EI$ and length $L$ is $P=\dfrac{\pi^2 EI}{4L^2} \\$ $P=\dfrac{\pi^2 EI}{L^2} \\$ $P=\dfrac{3\pi^2 EI}{4L^2} \\$ $P=\dfrac{4\pi^2 EI}{L^2}$ Mechanics of Materials gateme-2018-set2 + – ♦Arjun 243 views answer comment Share Follow Add Sync Questions 0 reply Please log in or register to add a comment.