Long description: figbuckling

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A diagram shows a rod that has deformed into a curved shape under applied loads P at both ends.

Alt text: A diagram illustrating a rod that has deformed into a curved shape under applied loads.

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  • The image displays a horizontal line representing a rod or beam, spanning a length denoted by the label "L".
  • At the left end of the rod, there is a rectangular cross-section, suggesting a point of support or application of a load labeled "P".
  • The center portion of the rod is drawn as a smooth, downward-curving arc, indicating that the rod has deformed or buckled into a curved shape, which is labeled "deflected shape".
  • At the right end of the rod, there is a point with an arrow labeled "P", indicating the application of a load in that direction.

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