Elliptical-hollow-section braces under cyclic axial loading

Y. M. Huai, Tak Ming Chan, W. Wang

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Abstract

In this paper, finite element analysis was conducted to simulate the cyclic behaviour of elliptical hollow section (EHS) and circular hollow section (CHS) braces with pin-ended conditions. The aims were to investigate the influence of the cross-section slenderness, member slenderness and cross-section shape on the hysteretic performance. Prior to the numerical simulations, tensile coupon tests and stub column tests had been conducted to obtain material properties and cross-section capacities of the hot-rolled and cold-formed hollow section tubes. Pilot numerical simulation results indicated that the member slenderness affects the ultimate load; the cross-section slenderness would have significant impact on the energy dissipation capacity, and EHS specimens dissipate more energy than their CHS counterparts.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTubular Structures - Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, ISTS 2015
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages149-156
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781138028371
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
EventProceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, ISTS 2015 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 27 May 201529 May 2015

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, ISTS 2015
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityRio de Janeiro
Period27/05/1529/05/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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