Influence of Plate Stiffener Geometry on LTB Capacity
Date
2016
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Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference Structural Stability Research Council
Abstract
The standard analytical equations for elastic and inelastic lateral-torsional buckling assume a connection that permits rotation about the strong axis (as well as warping), but prevents twist about the longitudinal axis. The plate stiffener, commonly called a shear tab, is idealized as such a connection. In this paper, the influence of plate stiffener geometry on the lateral-torsional buckling capacities of various wide-flange beams is studied, using high-fidelity computer simulation. Preliminary results indicate that plate stiffener geometries have a significant effect on beam LTB capacity.
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Conference presentations, papers, posters
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Keywords
Distortion, twist, shear tab, plate stiffener, lateral torsional buckling
Citation
Chansuk, Piyachai; Freidenberg, Aaron; Quadrato, Craig; and Rogers, Megan, "Influence of Plate Stiffener Geometry on LTB Capacity" (2016).