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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/amr.2022.11.1.059

Comparative study of finite element analysis and generalized beam theory in prediction of lateral torsional buckling  

Sharma, Shashi Kant (Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology)
Kumar, K.V. Praveen (Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology)
Akbar, M. Abdul (Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology)
Rambabu, Dadi (Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology)
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Advances in materials Research / v.11, no.1, 2022 , pp. 59-73 More about this Journal
Abstract
In the construction industry, thin-walled frame elements with very slender open cross-sections and low torsional stiffness are often subjected to a complex loading condition where axial, bending, shear and torsional stresses are present simultaneously. Hence, these often fail in instability even before the yield capacity is reached. One of the most common instability conditions associated with thin-walled structures is Lateral Torsional Buckling (LTB). In this study, a first order Generalized Beam Theory (GBT) formulation and numerical analysis of cold-formed steel lipped channel beams (C80×40×10×1, C90×40×10×1, C100×40×10×1, C80×40×10×1.6, C90×40×10×1.6 and C100×40×10×1.6) subjected to uniform moment is carried out to predict pure Lateral Torsional Buckling (LTB). These results are compared with the Finite Element Analysis of the beams modelled with shell elements using ABAQUS and analytical results based on Euler's buckling formula. The mode wise deformed shape and modal participation factors are obtained for comparison of the responses along with the effect of varying the length of the beam from 2.5 m to 10 m. The deformed shapes of the beam for different modes and GBTUL plots are analyzed for comparative conclusions.
Keywords
finite element analysis; generalized beam theory; instability failure; lateral torsional buckling; light gauge steel; lipped channel beams;
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