🧱 What Is Buckling and Why Does It Matter? 🏗️ Ever seen a seemingly strong column suddenly bend or twist under load? That’s buckling—a silent but dangerous failure mode in structural engineering. 🔍 Buckling happens when a compression member like a slender column or brace becomes unstable and suddenly deforms, often long before the material actually breaks. It’s all about stability, not strength! 📉 If not properly considered during design, buckling can lead to catastrophic failure—even if the