LTB-UC: A Finite Element Tool for Lateral-Torsional Buckling Analysis of Tapered I-Beams

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Andrade ◽  
P. Providência ◽  
D. Camotim ◽  
A.H. Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Buckling Analysis ◽  
Lateral Torsional Buckling ◽  
Torsional Buckling

Shear-deformable hybrid finite-element formulation for lateral-torsional buckling analysis of composite thin-walled members

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emre Erkmen ◽  
Vida Niki ◽  
Ashkan Afnani
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Buckling Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Formulation ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Lateral Torsional Buckling ◽  
Torsional Buckling ◽  
Hybrid Finite Element ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Shear Deformable

A shear deformable hybrid finite element formulation is developed for the lateral-torsional buckling analysis of fiber-reinforced composite thin-walled members with open cross-section. The method is developed by using the Hellinger-Reissner functional. Comparison to the displacement-based formulations the current hybrid formulation has the advantage of incorporating the shear deformation effects easily by using the strain energy of the shear stress field without modifying the basic kinematic assumptions of the thin-walled beam theory. Numerical results are validated through comparisons with results based on other formulations presented in the literature. Examples illustrate the effects of shear deformations and stacking sequence of the composite layers in predicting bucking loads.

scholarly journals BEHAVIOUR OF PARALLEL GIRDERS STABILISED WITH U‐FRAMES

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuldeep Virdi ◽  
Walid Azzi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Buckling Analysis ◽  
Effective Length ◽  
Ultimate Capacity ◽  
Lateral Torsional Buckling ◽  
Torsional Buckling ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
The Stability

Lateral torsional buckling is a key factor in the design of steel girders. Stability can be enhanced by cross‐bracing, reducing the effective length and thus increasing the ultimate capacity. U‐frames are an option often used to brace the girders, when designing through type of bridges and where overhead bracing is not practical. This paper investigates the effect of the U‐frame spacing on the stability of the parallel girders. Eigenvalue buckling analysis was undertaken with four different spacings of the U‐frames. Results were extracted from finite element analysis, interpreted and conclusions drawn. Santrauka Projektuojant plienines sijas šoninis sukamasis klupumas yra svarbiausias veiksnys. Pastovumas gali būti padidintas skersiniais ryšiais, mažinančiais veikiamaji ilgi ir padidinančiais ribine galia. U‐formiai remai yra dažna priemone sijoms išramstyti, kai projektuojami tiltai, kuriu laikančiosios konstrukcijos yra virš pakloto, o viršutiniai ryšiai yra nepraktiški. Šiame straipsnyje nagrinejamas U‐formiu remu tarpatramio poveikis lygiagrečiuju siju pastovumui. Tikravertis klupumo skaičiavimas buvo atliktas esant keturiems skirtingiems U‐formiu remu tarpatramiams. Aptarti rezultatai, gauti apskaičiavus baigtinius elementus, padarytos išvados.

Lateral torsional buckling of steel twin plate girder systems with torsional braces only

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Mantha ◽  
Xi Chen ◽  
Yi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Effective Length ◽  
Lateral Torsional Buckling ◽  
Torsional Buckling ◽  
Finite Element Study ◽  
Element Study ◽  
Plate Girder

This paper presents results of both an experimental and a finite element study on the lateral torsional buckling behaviour and strength of twin plate girder systems with only discrete torsional braces. Two scaled twin-beam specimens with different arrangements of lateral and torsional braces were tested and results were used to validate the finite element model. The finite element study considered the effect of individual brace member stiffness and the number of braces. Results showed that for twin plate girders braced with only torsional braces, the critical buckling moment has the most significant increase when the number of interior braces increases from two to three. For a given girder section, the increase in the critical moment capacity by increasing the cross-frame member size is minimal. The lateral torsional buckling moment equation as well as the brace force design procedure contained in the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code were examined. A relationship between the ratio of provided-to-required torsional stiffness and the effective length factor was discussed.

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