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@inproceedings{Gardner:2019,
author = {Gardner, L and Fieber, A and Macorini, L},
title = {Structural steel design by advanced analysis with strain limits},
year = {2019}
}
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AB - The design of steel structures traditionally involves two steps: first, a structural analysis is performed to determine the internal forces and moments; then, design checks are carried out to verify the stability of individual structural members. In design by advanced analysis, both material and geometric nonlinearities are captured during the analysis, hence eliminating the need for subsequent member checks. However, steel frames are typically analysed using beam elements, which cannot capture local buckling. Hence, steel design specifications use the concept of cross-section classification to limit the strength and deformation capacity of a cross-section. A more sophisticated approach is set out herein, whereby strain limits are employed to mimic local buckling. This allows cross-sections of all classes to be analysed in a consistent advanced analysis framework. The approach has been applied in this paper to individual members and indeterminate systems and shown to be more consistent and accurate than current steel design specifications.
AU - Gardner,L
AU - Fieber,A
AU - Macorini,L
PY - 2019///
TI - Structural steel design by advanced analysis with strain limits
ER -