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Question: Define the term 'buckling' in structural engineering.
Answer: Buckling is a structural failure mode where a slender column or structural element fails under axial load by suddenly deviating from its straight form.

Example:

A long, slender steel column may buckle under excessive axial load if not designed properly.

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