Stability of Shear‐Wall Structures
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 3
Abstract
A simple approximate lower bound formula is proposed for the gravity buckling loads of coupled shear‐wall structures using continuous medium assumptions. The deflected shape of the system is decomposed into those of flexural and shear‐flexure cantilevers. For the latter, an accurate approximate buckling load formula is also presented. Inserting the buckling loads of the two systems in Dunkerley's formula yields the required buckling load. The formula is compared with exact results computed by finite differences and good agreement is demonstrated.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 3 • March 1988
Pages: 707 - 716
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Copyright © 1988 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1988
Published in print: Mar 1988
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