COMPRESSION TESTS OF LONG WELDED I-SECTION COLUMNS

The results of compression tests of long welded I-Section columns composed of slender plates of high tensile steel are described. Tests of concentrically loaded specimens are compared with a finite strip nonlinear analysis model for predicting the elastic interaction of local and overall buckling of thin-walled columns. Tests of concentrically and eccentrically loaded specimens are compared with the proposed AISC load and resistance factor design method for columns with slender cross-sections. The column strengths are also compared with those of compact columns of equivalent weight to demonstrate the economies available for columns with slender cross-sections. (Author/TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Sydney

  School of Civil and Mining Engineering, Parramatta Road
  Sydney, New South Wales 2006,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • Davids, A J
  • Hancock, G J
• Publication Date: 1985-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 30 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buckling; Columns; Compression tests; Design methods; Eccentricity; Loads; Steel plates; Strength of materials; Thin walls; Thinness
• Uncontrolled Terms: Eccentric loading; Finite strip method; Slenderness ratio
• Old TRIS Terms: Concentric loading; Welded i-section columns
• ITRD Terms: 9001: Behaviour; 3434: Bridge pier; 5522: Buckling; 5532: Compression; 6404: Cross section; 5595: Deformation; 9011: Design (overall design); 5567: Load; 9069: Residual; 3491: Slab; 5513: Slenderness; 5544: Strength (mater); 6255: Test; 3852: Welding
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00463223
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Report/Paper Numbers: Rept. No 494
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 31 1987 12:00AM