Defining parameters for buckling checks of plated structures in finite element sofware packages.

Plated structures are widely used in many engineering structures. Most designs are poor in resisting compressive forces. Usually, the buckling phenomena observed in compressed conditions take place rather suddenly and may lead to catastrophic structural failure. Therefore it is important to know the buckling capacities of the plates and...

The static strenght of i-beam to circular hollow section column connections

Semi-rigid connections between I-section beams and tubular columns can be used economically for buildings and offshore structures. The lack of stiffening plates allows the fabrication of these connections in a cost effective way. Furthermore, by taking into account the connection strength and stiffness, the connections are also economically in...

Fire-exposed continuous span composite steel-concrete slabs

From experimental evidence, it was concluded that existing rules for the calculation of the behaviour of fire-exposed composite beams and slabs often lead to conservative solutions. Furthermore, the range of common applications had grown beyond the limits of existing calculation rules. It was felt that existing rules lacked a fundamental basis,...

Stochastic approaches for damage evolution in standard and non-standard continua

The static strength of uniplanar and multiplanar tubular T- and X- joints

Fundamental issues in finite element analyses of localization of deformation