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    Understanding Rotational Stability of Long Axles: Theory and Analysis

    Does anyone know the theory behind rotational stability of a (long, thin) axle? I would like to know the maximum allowable rotational speed of a 5 meter long axle. I suppose its something in line with the theory of column stability, but I can't find anything about it. I have made a FEM...