Buckling of columns - displacement distance?

[peet_dk]

Hello

I have a question, I haven't got my books with me.. So hope you can help me..

I have a crane system like this:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/559096/column.jpg

If the column have the boundary: Fixed-Free. Is there a easy way to calculate the maximum displacement? (in the top)

 

[peet_dk]

Nevermind I solved it, it is just like this: http://www.efunda.com/formulae/solid_mechanics/beams/casestudy_display.cfm?case=cantilever_endmoment

 

[minger]

Draw a free body diagram. You have both a moment and a compressive load. Note that while the compressive load does not contribute to the deflection it will affect buckling concerns. For safety sake please look at this.