THE IN-PLANE STABILITY OF A FRAME CONTAINING PIN-BASED STEPPED COLUMNS

Five graphs and a simple fourmula are presented from which the in-plane buckling load of a pin-based stepped column, forming part of a rigid-jointed frame, can be calculated. These analytical aids were derived from a parametric study of the problem using a proven finite-element stability anslysis programme. They account for the rotational and translational restraints within the frame system, and enable the designer to readily determine the most critical disposition of the crane loads. An example illustrates the method.

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  American Institute of Steel Construction

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• Authors:
  • Fraser, D J
• Publication Date: 1990

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 49-53
• Serial:
  • Engineering Journal
  • Volume: 27
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: American Institute of Steel Construction
  • ISSN: 0013-8029

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buckling; Columns; Cranes; Finite element method; Frames; Loads; Pins; Stability analysis
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00497431
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1990 12:00AM