Which effect occurs when compressive load approaches the critical load of a slender steel column?

💡 Explanation

When compressive load nears the Euler critical load, elastic instability causes buckling because even minor imperfections initiate significant lateral displacement, leading to structural failure. Therefore, sudden lateral deflection results, rather than increased tensile strength, creep, or shear failure which require different conditions and failure mechanisms.

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