Abstract
The critical axial load of the marine line shafting is obtainedby using simplified mechanical models of two span barswith various supporting modes, loaded with constant compressiveforce. The values of critical forces plotted as functions ofthe ratios of span lengths, for several ratios of span flexuralJigidities,are shown in diagrams.References
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