Simplified Analysis for Cellular Structures
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 3
Abstract
A simplified method of analysis is presented to predict the linear and nonlinear behavior of multi‐cellular structures and to evaluate the ultimate load of such structures. The continuous plated structure is idealized as a grillage and the effects of shear lag are taken into account by using empirical coefficients. Design curves are presented to account for the reduction in shear and torsional stiffness due to the presence of web openings. Results are compared to those obtained from a finite element analysis for a number of cellular structures to confirm the accuracy of the proposed approach in the elastic range. The grillage method is extended to the nonlinear range by adopting an incremental loading procedure; buckling of the compression flange is taken into account by adopting the concept of an effective width.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 3 • March 1984
Pages: 531 - 543
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1984
Published in print: Mar 1984
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