Limit states design of steel structures—performance factors

1980 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. L. Kennedy ◽  
M. Gad Aly

A detailed statistical analysis to give ratios of mean to nominal values and associated coefficients of variation (based on raw data collected from Canadian mills on the strength and geometric properties of rolled W shapes, welded W shapes, and class H hollow structural sections) is presented. By relating the tested capacity (based on physical tests performed by others) to the predicted capacity (based on the design equations in CSA standard S16.1-1974, Steel Structures for Buildings—Limit States Design), the professional ratio and its associated coefficient of variation were determined for steel columns as a function of the slenderness ratio, as well as for laterally supported and laterally unsupported steel beams, enabling the performance factor to be determined for these members over the entire range of behaviour. A serviceability criterion for steel bridges is presented.

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1295-1304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murray C. Temple ◽  
Ghada M. Elmahdy

Many steel design standards, including CAN/CSA-S16.1-M89 "Limit states design of steel structures," specify maximum slenderness ratios for the individual main members between the interconnectors of built-up compression members. Previous research on which these requirements are based is reviewed. It is shown that the imperfection sensitivity due to coupled instabilities is measured from bifurcation critical loads. However, steel standards are based on a compressive resistance determined for a member with an initial out-of-straightness and a suitable residual stress pattern. It is shown that the use of an equivalent slenderness ratio equation is sufficient to predict the compressive resistance of these built-up members. Further restrictions on the slenderness ratio of built-up members between interconnectors are not warranted. Thus, the elimination of these requirements from S16.1-94 is justified. Key words: built-up members, codes, compressive resistance, coupled instabilities, equivalent slenderness ratio, interconnectors.


1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 272-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Loov

Clause 13.3 of the Canadian Standards Association Standard CAN/CSA-S16.1-M89 "Limit states design of steel structures" utilizes complex five-piece curves to specify the limiting capacity of axially loaded steel columns. A study of these equations shows that they do not fit smoothly together. The resulting curves are scalloped. It has been found that the five-piece curves can be replaced by one continuous equation which never deviates by more than approximately 3% from the S16.1-M89 values. The proposed equation is applicable to all three column curves of the Structural Stability Research Council with only a change in the value of the exponent. The proposed equation has been adopted in the recently published CAN/CSA-S16.1-94 standard. Key words: axial loads, columns, inelastic analysis, steel columns.


1984 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1008-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen A. Baker ◽  
D. J. Laurie Kennedy

Data from 30 tests conducted on laterally unsupported steel beams, and 148 tests on biaxially loaded steel beam columns conducted by others are statistically analyzed to determine resistance factors appropriate for use with the design equations given in CSA Standard CAN3-S16.1-M84 (Steel structures for buildings—limit states design). The general value of 0.90 currently given in that standard for the resistance factor is shown to be conservative by 1 –6% for both laterally unsupported beams and biaxially loaded beam columns. Key words: beam columns, beams, biaxially loaded, laterally unsupported, limit states design, resistance factors, steel.


2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 576-579
Author(s):  
Konstantin Ashkinadze

This technical note considers weak axis moment capacity of wide-flange steel members of different section classes. In CSA S16-01 Limit states design of steel structures, there is a disconnect in moment capacity of laterally supported members between Classes 2 and 3: when the section crosses the Class 2 boundary, its calculated capacity drops in the ratio of the elastic to plastic section modulus. This effect is relatively minor for strong axis bending but is rather significant for weak axis bending. A rational theory is presented that explains the phenomena on the transition of the two Classes and proves that the noted gap in the design capacity does not exist. An improved design formula is proposed to mitigate this problem.Key words: bending, class, flange, local buckling, steel beams, strong axis, weak axis.


1989 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Driver ◽  
D. J. Laurie Kennedy

Design standards provide little information for the design of I-shaped steel beams not loaded through the shear centre and therefore subjected to combined flexure and torsion. In particular, methods for determining the ultimate capacity, as is required in limit states design standards, are not presented. The literature on elastic analysis is extensive, but only limited experimental and analytical work has been conducted in the inelastic region. No comprehensive design procedures, applicable to limit states design standards, have been developed.From four tests conducted on cantilever beams, with varying moment–torque ratios, it is established that the torsional behaviour has two distinct phases, with the second dominated by second-order geometric effects. This second phase is nonutilizable because the added torsional restraint developed is path dependent and, if deflections had been restricted, would not have been significant. Based on the first-phase behaviour, a normal and shearing stress distribution on the cross section is proposed. From this, a moment–torque ultimate strength interaction diagram is developed, applicable to a number of different end and loading conditions. This ultimate limit state interaction diagram and serviceability limit states, based on first yield and on distortion limitations, provide a comprehensive design approach for these members. Key words: beams, bending moment, flexure, inelastic, interaction diagram, I-shaped, limit states, serviceability, steel, torsion, torque, ultimate.


2014 ◽  
Vol 908 ◽  
pp. 282-286
Author(s):  
Wan Rong Wu ◽  
Lin Chen

Drilling frame on TD165CH Down-The-Hole Drill that has large slenderness ratio and be longer than 10m is one component of Down-The-Hole drill which is mainly subjected to load.In the process of drilling, drilling frame is not only subjected to loads which are like tensile, compression and torsion and so on, and be under the influence of impacting and vibration of impactor,the situation of force is complicated.By analysing of working condition of Down-The-Hole drill,there get all kinds of limit states of typical working conditions, and then using Ansys doing finite element analysis, there get distribution of the stress and strain of drilling frame and the result of modal analysis to check whether drilling frame meets the requirements of strength and stiffness or not,and whether it is possible to resonate with the impactor or not.By analysis,Structure strength and stiffness of drilling Frame on TD165CH Down-The-Hole drill meet the requirements of practical engineering, and drilling Frame does not resonate with the impactor.


2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-220
Author(s):  
Marian Giżejowski ◽  
Zbigniew Stachura

Issues related to safety requirements for steel elements subjected to different stress resultants in reference to limit states design philosophy according to Structural Eurocodes PN-EN and national codes PN-B are dealt with in the paper. The calibration of partial cross-section resistance factors is discussed on the basis of elements of steel floor structures where the permanent load component and the live load component of variable actions are the only components of load combinations. Final conclusions for their practical application in the codification process are formulated and values of partial factors for cross section resistance are proposed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Xibing Hu ◽  
Rui Chen ◽  
Yuxuan Xiang ◽  
Yafang Chen ◽  
Qingshan Li

Steel structures are usually damaged by disasters. According to the influence law of the damage on the elastic modulus of steel obtained by the mechanical test of damaged steel, the average elastic moduli of H-section steel members were analyzed. The equations for calculating the average elastic moduli of damaged H-section steel members at different damage degrees were obtained. By using the analytical cross-sectional method, the cross-sectional M-Φ-P relationships and the dimensionless parameter equations of the H-sections in the full-sectional elastic distribution, single-sided plastic distribution, and double-sided plastic distribution were derived. On the basis of the cross-sectional M-Φ-P relationships and dimensionless parameters of actual steel members, the approximate calculation equations for the damaged cross sections were obtained. The Newmark method was used to analyze the deformation of damaged steel columns. Analytical results show good agreement with the test results. The equations and methods proposed in this study have high computational accuracy, and these can be applied to the cross-sectional M-Φ-P relationships and deformation calculation of damaged steel members.


Author(s):  
Vera V Galishnikova ◽  
Tesfaldet H Gebre

Introduction. Structural stability is an essential part of design process for steel structures and checking the overall stability is very important for the determination of the optimum steel beams section. Lateral torsional buckling (LTB) normally associated with beams subject to vertical loading, buckling out of the plane of the applied loads and it is a primary consideration in the design of steel structures, consequently it may reduce the load currying capacity. Methods. There are several national codes to verify the steel beam against LTB. All specifications have different approach for the treatment of LTB and this paper is concentrated on three different methods: America Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Eurocode (EC) and Russian Code (SP). The attention is focused to the methods of developing LTB curves and their characteristics. Results. AISC specification identifies three regimes of buckling depending on the unbraced length of the member ( Lb ). However, EC and SP utilize a reduction factor (χ LT ) to treat lateral torsional buckling problem. In general, flexural capacities according to AISC are higher than those of EC and SP for non-compact sections.


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