Nonorthogonal solution for thin-walled members - Applications and modelling considerations
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2006, 33 (4), pp. 440 - 450
- Issue Date:
- 2006-04-01
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In a companion paper (R.E. Erkmen and M. Mohareb. 2006. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 33: 421-439.), three finite elements based on the Vlasov thin-walled beam theory were formulated using a nonorthogonal coordinate system. Although the associated derivations are more elaborate than in more conventional solutions based on orthogonal coordinates, the new elements offer more modelling capabilities and flexibility in modelling structural steel members, a feature that is illustrated in this paper. In this context, the current paper presents four details in steel construction that were conveniently modelled within the new solution scheme. The applications involve thin-walled members with coped flanges, rectangular holes reinforced with longitudinal stiffeners, and eccentric supports. Comparisons with established shell finite element models using ABAQUS suggest the validity of the new solution. © 2006 NRC Canada.
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