A solid round bar of aluminum having diameter d (see figure) is compressed by an axial force

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A solid round bar of aluminum having diameter d (see figure) is compressed by an axial force P = 10 k. The bar has pinned supports and is made of alloy 6061-T6.
(a) If the diameter d = 1.0 in., what is the maximum allowable length Lmax of the bar?
(b) If the length L = 20 in., what is the minimum required Diameter dmin?
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Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0495438076

7th edition

Authors: James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno

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