Abstract
The exact element for advanced analysis of practical steel frames to re-produce the buckling curve of a member in design codes was analyzed. The exact stiffness matrix of an imperfect member under large axial force was derived and incorporated into a second-order analysis computer program for skeletal structures. It was shown that the element is accurate even when the axial force is 4 times of the Euler's buckling load. The results show that it can provide a bench mark solution for other elements and be used in the routine analysis of skeletal frames, when incorporated into an analysis program.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings - Annual Technical Session, Structural Stability Research Council |
| Pages | 549-565 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2001 |
| Event | Proceedings - 2001 Annual Technical Session, and Meeting, Structural Stability Research Council - Ft. Lauderdale, FL, United States Duration: 9 May 2001 → 12 May 2001 |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings - 2001 Annual Technical Session, and Meeting, Structural Stability Research Council |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
| Period | 9/05/01 → 12/05/01 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering