The Method Research for Appraisal of Reliability of Existing Lightweight Steel Structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 1562-1566
Author(s):  
Zhong Yang Liu ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
Li Jun Zhang

Combined with the characteristics of existing lightweight steel structures, the paper gives an adapted method and flowchart for appraisal of reliability of these structures, and explains objectives appraisal of existing lightweight steel structures. It indicates that assessment based on structural analysis is the available method for scientific and saving, according to the demond of market and owner. It also discussed the central technique and the main problems of appraisal in current, such as revision of partial load factors, consideration of conversion factors, etc.

1994 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 913-923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohanna M. F. Wahba ◽  
Murty K. S. Madugula ◽  
Gerard R. Monforton

The Canadian Standard CAN/CSA-S37-M86 “Antennas, towers and antenna supporting structures” follows a quasi-limit states approach in which the member forces determined for specified loads are multiplied by a unified factor and compared with factored resistances given in CAN3-S16.1-M84. This results in designs basically the same as those resulting from a working stress design with a factor of safety of 5/3. Such structures exhibit a non-linear structural behaviour even under service loads. Thus the effect of ice accretion and direct interaction between wind and ice does not permit the load factors specified in CAN/CSA-S16.1-M89 “Limit states design of steel structures” to be directly applied to antenna supporting structures.In this study, 41 different towers (representing various heights and designed for different ice classes and wind pressures) were analyzed under specified loads and then under a set of factored loads. From the comparison of the design forces in the towers with those calculated according to the existing standard, a set of partial load factors was derived. The new load factors to be used in the 1993 edition of S37 are presented and justified. Key words: antenna towers, guyed towers, ice and wind loads, limit states design, self-supporting towers, working stress design.


2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-120
Author(s):  
Y. Y. Davydov

Critical comments on the European standards for designing steel structures including welded and bolted joints have been given on the basis of application experience and executed analysis. Comments are presented in comparison with similar regulatory documents which are in effect in Belarus. European standards concerning loads (determination of calculated load values and drawing up of design load combination) have been also analyzed. Particular attention has been paid to the analysis of European standard requirements to steel and welding materials and their comparison with mechanical characteristics of similar materials used for manufacture of steel structures in Belarus. The paper gives notice to the rules which are accepted in the European norms and the rules being compared with the similar rules used in Construction rules and regulations (SNiP) lead to a significant increase in material consumption of steel structures. First of all, it concerns assignment of partial load factors and classification of sections for ensuring local stability of compressed and partially compressed elements. The paper pays a special notice to the rules of Eurocodes that do not meet requirements of State standards and technical specifications operating in the Republic of Belarus. Significant limitations of some European rules regarding calculation of centrally and eccentrically compressed elements, absence of rules for testing overall stability of through and step columns which are widely used while implementing projects Belarus have been described in the paper. Conclusions have been made on the basis of the analysis results and according to them application of European standards for designing steel structures has significant limitations on the territory of the Republic of Belarus.


10.14311/1083 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Crosti

This paper focuses on the structural analysis of a steel structure under fire loading. In this framework, the objective is to highlight the importance of the right choice of analyses to develop, and of the finite element codes able to model the resistance and stiffness reduction due to the temperature increase. In addition, the evaluation of the structural collapse under fire load of a real building is considered, paying attention to the global behavior of the structure itself. 


2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 1954-1957
Author(s):  
Ying Chun Cao ◽  
Ming Liu ◽  
Yuan Qing Wang ◽  
Yan Nian Zhang

Purpose: to assess reliability factor of Gable Framed Lightweight Steel Structural and Components, under combination of load effect of permanent loads and snow loads. Method: JC method is adopted in the calculations. From reliability of geometrical meaning, transform the solving of reliability problem into the finding of minimum constraints, and calculate reliability indicators by using a non-linear programming called ‘Lingo’ software. Results: based on dead load plus snow load, and combination of dead load plus snow load and wind load, to calculate reliability indicator of structural components under axial tension, axial compression, and eccentric compression. Conclusion: when combined with snow load, reliability indicator (of Gable Framed Lightweight Steel Structures and Components) is less than the standard permitted reliability indicator, which is beta=3.2.


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Sander Clemente De Souza ◽  
Margot Fabiana Pereira ◽  
Silvana De Nardin

RESUMO: Na análise estrutural de edifícios é necessária e exigida em códigos de projeto a consideração do comportamento não-linear do material e da estrutura para determinação de esforços e deslocamentos. O desenvolvimento de novos softwares permite a realização de análises mais rigorosas, como a análise avançada, em que é possível avaliar a capacidade resistente e a estabilidade da estrutura dispensando a verificação dos elementos isolados e ainda considerando os efeitos não-lineares, sejam eles físicos e/ou geométricos. Por outro lado, os códigos normativos ainda permitem procedimentos simplificados para a análise estrutural, embora seja relativamente comum o uso de métodos mais avançados de análise, como por exemplo, o Método dos Elementos Finitos. Pretende-se, com este estudo, fornecer subsídios para a compreensão dos códigos normativos e a importância da escolha do modelo de análise estrutural na fase de projeto. Neste contexto, a fim de exemplificar, os efeitos das não-linearidades geométrica e física sobre o comportamento da estrutura foram avaliados pórticos planos em aço por meio de modelagem avançada. Além disso, uma modelagem com elementos finitos de barra / mola foi desenvolvida e os resultados obtidos se mostraram compatíveis com aqueles dos modelos tridimensionais onde os perfis foram modelados com elementos de chapa. Desta forma contribui-se para ampliar o estado da arte sobre análise estrutural de forma integrada com o dimensionamento de estruturas metálicas. ABSTRACT: In structural analysis of buildings it is necessary and required in design codes include non -linear effects on the material and structure for determining forces and displacements. The development of new software allows more rigorous analyzes, such as the advanced analysis; it is possible to assess the strength and stability of a structure excusing the verification of separate structural elements and considering the nonlinear effects. The design codes allow structural analysis by simplified procedures. However, it has been used advanced analysis methods such as the Finite Element Method. The aim of this study provide support for the normative codes and the importance of choosing the structural analysis model in the design phase. In order to illustrate the effects of geometry and physical nonlinearities on the behavior of the structure was evaluated plane frames steel through advanced modeling. In addition, a finite element modeling bar / spring was developed and the results obtained were consistent with those of three-dimensional shell models. In this way it contributes to extend the state of the art structural analysis integrated with the design of steel structures.


2014 ◽  
Vol 936 ◽  
pp. 1506-1510
Author(s):  
Ning Sun ◽  
Gan Ping Shu ◽  
Zhi Ming Wang

Characteristics and applying conditions of lightweight steel structures in adding buildings are introduced, and the correlative calculating methods in designing are also discussed. The optimal layers in adding are proposed by using bottom storey shear as target parameters. The reactions of structure adding optimal layers are analyzed to judge the adding capacity of original structure. The economy comparison of different materials in adding is also discussed by the parameter of material cost. Using an adding project as an example, an appropriate adding scheme is chosen by this method.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 158-169
Author(s):  
Russell RICHMAN ◽  
Evan BENTZ ◽  
Denver JERMYN ◽  
Chang SUN

Metal roof decks in long-span light steel structures can become damaged and obsolete by corrosion should the roofing system become compromised. Re-roofing is conducted by either removing and replacing damaged areas (resulting in suspension of interior operations and lost revenue) or installing new decking directly over the damaged areas which can transfer corrosion to the new deck. This research conducts structural and durability analyses on a novel proposed re-roofing concept that installs a new metal roof deck over the existing deck by using a proprietary deck strap resulting in no interruption of interior processes. Preliminary structural analysis shows the proposed concept to be applicable to generic conditions around Southern Ontario. Recommendations for project specific structural analysis are made. Durability analysis demonstrates that the proposed concept system improves hygrothermal performance of the roof assembly in all cases except when insulation in the existing roof assembly is saturated. Saturated insulation should be removed prior to installing the re-roofing system.


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