Structural response of stainless steel cross-sections under combined compression and biaxial bending

M. Theofanous, L. Gardner, E. Koltsakis

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Abstract

The Continuous Strength Method (CSM) was developed and calibrated against experimental and numerical results as a design approach, which allows for a rational exploitation of the significant strainhardening exhibited by stocky stainless steel cross-sections, thereby leading to more economic design. In order to extend its scope of application beyond the fundamental loading cases of concentric compression and uniaxial bending, a comprehensive numerical parametric study has been conducted and the obtained numerical results have been utilized to determine suitable interaction equations for cross-sections subjected to combined loading. This paper focuses on the ultimate response of I-sections under combined loading and complements a recent relevant study on RHS under combined loading. It is concluded that the current design guidance for stainless steel cross-sections under combined compression and biaxial bending is overly conservative and significant gains can be made if the effect of strain-hardening on ultimate capacity is taken into account.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013
Pages1453-1458
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 2 Sept 20134 Sept 2013

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period2/09/134/09/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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