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jyvikoandClaude Opus 5.5 0bb1c2462f solver, model: imperfections from buckling modes in nonlinear steps
NonlinearStatic.imperfection {step, mode, scale}: the buckling step's mode, scaled to a largest
component of `scale`, is added to the node coordinates before the step is solved, with a warning
naming it; Abaqus and LS-DYNA decks refuse it by name. A clamped–free column with its first mode
as imperfection under half its buckling load amplifies it by 1/(1 − α) within 2.8 %.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <[email protected]>
Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01UhhZMBTviDQxZvwnyP89fo
2026-10-14 13:30:59 -04:00
jyvikoandClaude Opus 5.5 1b57e2e672 solver, model, engine: linear buckling steps
Procedure::Buckle {modes, shift}: the step's loads as a linear preload, K_σ from its stresses,
and (K + λ K_σ) φ = 0 by block Lanczos in the K inner product: K⁻¹(−K_σ) on Cholesky without a
shift, the buckling transformation (K + σ K_σ)⁻¹ K on LDLᵀ with one, whose inertia counts the
load factors below σ (Grimes–Lewis–Simon 1994). Lanczos gains an operand and an eigenvalue map
(defaults keep frequency steps bit for bit) and reports converged negative eigenvalues. Results
are frequency results with a `buckling` part; modes display with their load factor.
solve.buckle (in the Static drop-down); Abaqus *BUCKLE, Nastran SOL 105 and LS-DYNA refuse it by
name. Euler columns of hex20 within 0.18 % of Engesser's load.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <[email protected]>
Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01UhhZMBTviDQxZvwnyP89fo
2026-10-14 13:30:59 -04:00