Which catastrophic outcome arises when a hydraulic actuator's load exceeds stability boundaries?

💡 Explanation

Actuator rod buckling occurs because the applied load surpasses the rod's critical buckling load, triggering a sudden lateral deflection or collapse rather than controlled extension. Therefore, structural failure is the consequence rather than seal degradation due to thermal stress, pressure oscillations, or upstream cavitation effects.

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