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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sem.2006.22.5.631

Modeling and prediction of buckling behavior of compression members with variability in material and/or section properties  

Gadalla, M.A. (American University of Sharjah)
Abdalla, J.A. (American University of Sharjah)
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Structural Engineering and Mechanics / v.22, no.5, 2006 , pp. 631-645 More about this Journal
Abstract
Buckling capacity of compression members may change due to inadvertent changes in the member section dimensions or material properties. This may be the result of repair, modification of section properties or degradation of the material properties. In some occasions, enhancement of buckling capacity of compression members may be achieved through splicing of plates or utilization of composite materials. It is very important for a designer to predict the buckling resistance of the compression member and the important parameters that affect its buckling strength once changes in section and/or material properties took place. This paper presents an analytical approach for determining the buckling capacity of a compression member whose geometric and/or material properties has been altered resulting in a multi-step non-uniform section. This analytical solution accommodates the changes and modifications to the material and/or section properties of the compression member due to the factors mentioned. The analytical solution provides adequate information and a methodology that is useful during the design stage as well as the repair stage of compression members. Three case studies are presented to show that the proposed analytical solution is an efficient method for predicting the buckling strength of compression members that their section and/or material properties have been altered due to splicing, coping, notching, ducting and corrosion.
Keywords
buckling analysis; stability; compression member; non-uniform columns;
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