DOUBLE CHORD RHS TRUSSES: ANALYTICAL MODEL

An analytical method is proposed and a computer program developed to analyze double chord trusses comprised of rectangular hollow sections. Three types of local yield mechanisms are incorporated: Plastic hinge formation; member yielding due to plastic load limit; and yielding of shear springs that model the connections. The analysis is carried out in an incremental manner. Overall failure of a truss is declared when either an overall mechanism forms or excessive deflection occurs.

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• Authors:
  • Mirza, F A
  • Korol, R M
• Publication Date: 1983-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 2812-28
• Serial:
  • Journal of Structural Engineering
  • Volume: 109
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9445
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jsendh

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Computer programming; Computer programs; Failure; Joints; Loads; Mathematical models; Structural analysis; Trusses; Ultimate load design; Yield strength
• Old TRIS Terms: Analytical method; Joint; Limits
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386500
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM