Notes and Thing to be considered:

Axial load is positive compression and negative tension

Spreadsheet is able to calculate all kind of I-section - as a matter of fact it is prepared to be memdes software supplementary s
All calculations are based on NZS:3404 chapter 5,6,7, and 8
Watch the factor kt (twist restraint since it needs to be calculated using value from table 5.6.3(1). This spreadsheet won't calcu
We need to determine the value of m depending on the situation or we can provide the bending moment value at quarter po
m value will be used in some alternative design provision formulae for combined actions - fill this value if we want more econ
mdes software supplementary since memdes can't model assymmetric beam and fy = 350 Mpa beam

1). This spreadsheet won't calculate them :)

ding moment value at quarter points of a segment. Please read commentary chapter 5 of NZS:3404 as it provides m value for some comm
this value if we want more economical results - leave it blank otherwise.
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1. LOADS AND MEMBER CONDITION

N* = 10000 kN L xx = 6160 mm fyf = 350 mPa
M*x = 500 kN m L yy = 6160 mm fyw = 350 mPa
M*y = 150 kN m L = 6160 mm fu = 450 mPa
V* = 800 kN E = 205000 mPa
Compressed flange
M*m = 500 kN m kt = 1.12 = TOP
M*2 = 125 kN m kl = 1 m-x = 0
M*3 = 250 kN m kr = 1 m-y = 0
M*4 = 375 kN m ke = 1
m = 1.82 m = *this will overwrite the value on the left

2. SECTION PROPERTIES
d = 350 mm A = 52550 mm2 cx = 0 mm
bt = 400 mm x = 200.5 mm cy = 0.14 mm
bb = 401 mm y = 174.86 mm Iw = 1.2E+13 mm6
tt = 50 mm Ixx = 9.75E+08 mm4 Sx = 6.79E+06 mm4
tb = 50 mm Iyy = 5.38E+08 mm4 Sy = 4.17E+06 mm4
tw = 50 mm J = 4.38E+07 mm4 Zx = 5.56E+06 mm4
Type = CWB rx = 136.18 Zy = 2.68E+06 mm4
ry = 101.18

3. BENDING AND SHEAR CAPACITY - NZS3404 CH.5

Major x-axis slenderness parameter
Top Flange slenderness parameter s
e = bt / tt * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (400 - 50) / 2 / 50 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 4.14
ey = 14 for heavily welded steel section flange NZS:3404 - Table 5.2
e / ey = 0.296

Bottom Flange slenderness parameter s

e = bb / tb * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (401 - 50) / 2 / 50 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 4.15
ey = 14 for heavily welded steel section flange NZS:3404 - Table 5.2
e / ey = 0.296

Web slenderness parameter s

e = dw / tw * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (350 - 50 - 50) / 50 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 5.92
ey = 130 for unsymmetrical section OR weak axis bending exists

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Critical slenderness - major x-axis

Max e / ey = 0.296 ---> both flange critical
s section = 4.14
sp = 8
sy = 14
---> Section is compact (major x-axis)
Effective section modulus
We have = compact section in x-axis
Zex = 6.789E+06 mm4 NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.3 - 5.2.2.5

Minor y-axis slenderness parameter

Top Flange slenderness parameter s
e = bt / tt * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (400 - 50) / 2 / 50 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 4.14
ey = 22 for heavily welded steel section flange NZS:3404 - Table 5.2
e / ey = 0.188

Bottom Flange slenderness parameter s

e = bb / tb * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (401 - 50) / 2 / 50 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 4.15
ey = 22 for heavily welded steel section flange NZS:3404 - Table 5.2
e / ey = 0.189

Web slenderness parameter s

e = dw / tw * sqrt (fyw / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (350 - 50 - 50) / 50 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 5.92
ey = 130 for unsymmetrical section OR weak axis bending exists
e / ey = 0.046

Critical slenderness - minor y-axis

Max e / ey = 0.189 ---> bottom flange critical
s section = 4.15
sp = 8
sy = 22
---> Section is compact (minor y-axis)
Effective section modulus
We have = compact section in y-axis
Zey = 4.025E+06 mm4 NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.3 - 5.2.2.5

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Section moment capacity - major x-axis

Msx = fyf * Zex NZS:3404 - eq 5.2.1
= 350 * 6788737.5 / 1000000
Msx = 2376.06 kN m
Msx = 2138.45 kN m
M*x = 500 kN m
DCR = 0.23 --> ok
Section moment capacity - minor y-axis
Msy = fyf * Zey NZS:3404 - 5.1.2
= 350 * 4024507.52 / 1000000
Msy = 1408.58 kN m
Msy = 1267.72 kN m
M*y = 150 kN m
DCR = 0.12 --> ok
Nominal member moment capacity of segments - major x-axis only
Mbx = m * s * Msx <= Msx NZS:3404 - eq 5.6.1.1(1)
m = 1.82
s = 0.6 * (sqrt ( (Msx / Moa)^2 + 3) - (Msx / Moa)) NZS:3404 - eq 5.6.1.1(3)
Msx = 2376.056 kN m
We have an I section with unequal flange (monosymmetrc section) NZS:3404 - Eq 5.6.1.2
Moa = sqrt ( (pi()^2 * E * Iy / Le^2)) * ( sqrt (G* J) + (pi()^2 * E * Iw / Le^2) + (bx^2 * pi()^2 * E
* Iy / 4 / Le^2) ) + bx / 2 * sqrt (pi()^2 * E * Iy / Le ^ 2)

Iy = 5.38E+08 mm4
Iw = df2 * bt3 * tt * / 12 SSRC - 1998
df = distance between flange centroids
= 1 / (1 + (bt / bb)^3 * (tt / tb))
= 1 / (1 + (400 / 401)^3 * (50 / 50))
= 0.5
Iw = (350 - 50 / 2 - 50 / 2)^2 * 400^3 * 50 * 0.5 / 12
= 1.200E+13 mm6
E = 205000 mPa
G = 80000 mPa
J = (bb * tb^3 + bt * tt^3 + (d - tt - tb) * tw) / 3
= (401 * 50^3 + 400 * 50^3 + (350 - 50 - 50) * 50^3) / 3
= 43791666.67 mm4
Le = kt * kr * kl * L NZS:3404 - 5.6.3.1
= 1.12 * 1 * 1 * 6160
= 6899.2 mm
Following properties will be needed only if we have unequal flange
x = 0.8 df * ( (2 * Icy / Iy) - 1) NZS:3404 - 5.6.1.2.2
df = 350 - 50 / 2 - 50 / 2
= 300 mm
Icy = 266666666.67 mm4
x = 0.8 * 300 * ( (2 * 266666666.67 / 537942504.17) - 1)

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Reference buckling moment NZS:3404 - Eq 5.6.1.2

Mo = sqrt ( pi()^2 * E * Iy / Le^2) * ( sqrt ( (G* J) + (pi()^2 * E * Iw / Le^2) + (bx^2 * pi()^2 * E
* Iy / 4 / Le^2) ) ) + bx / 2 * sqrt (pi()^2 * E * Iy / Le ^ 2)
= 9579.75 kN m
s = 0.6 * ( (sqrt ( (Msx / Moa)^2 + 3) - (Msx / Moa)) NZS:3404 - eq 5.6.1.1(3)
= 0.6 * ( (sqrt (2376.06 / 9579.75)^2 + 3) - (2376.06/ 9579.75) )
= 0.9

m * s = 1.82 * 0.9
= 1.638 --> Segment is fully lateral restrained
Mbx = m * s * Msx <= Msx
= 1.82 * 0.9 * 2376.06
= 2376.06 kN m
Mbx = 2138.45 kN m
M*x = 500 kN m
DCR = 0.23 --> ok

Shear calculations (unstiffened web)

Check web stockiness NZS:3404 - 5.11.2.1
dp / tw ? 82 / (sqrt (fc / 250))
250 / 50 ? 82 / (sqrt (350 / 250))
5 < 69.3 --> Web is stocky
Vvu = Vw
Vw = 0.6 * fyw * Aw NZS:3404 - 5.11.4.1
= 0.6 * 350 * (350 - 50 - 50) * 50 / 1000
= 2625 kN
Vb = v * Vw <= Vw NZS:3404 - 5.11.5.1
v = (82 / ( (dp / tw) * sqrt (fyw / 250) ) )^2
= (82 / ( (350 - 50 - 50) / 50 * sqrt (350 / 250 ) ) )^2
= 192.11
Vb = N/A kN

Vvu = 0.9 * 2625

= 2362.5 kN
V* = 800 kN
DCR = 0.34 --> ok

Shear-bending interaction NZS:3404 - 5.12.2

M* / Msx = 0.23 < 0.75 --> Shear-bending interaction need not to be considered
Vvm = Vv * (2.2 - (1.6M*x / Msx))
= 2362.5 * (2.2 - (1.6 * 500 / 0.9 * 2376.06) )
= 2362.5 kN
V* = 800 kN

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4. AXIAL CAPACITY - NZS3404 CH.6 (COMPRESSION) AND CH.7 (TENSION)

Tension member - assume end plate connection used for tension member; An = Ag
Nominal section capacity of tension member
Nt = min (Ag * fy, 0.85 * kte * An * fu) NZS:3404 - 7.2.1
= min (52550 * 350, 0.85 * 1 * 52550 * 450) / 1000
= 18392.5 kN
Nt = 0.9 * 18392.5
= 16553.25 kN
N* = 0 kN no tension load
DCR = 0 --> ok

Compression member - assume end plate connection used, no penetration; An = Ag

Nominal section capacity of compression member NZS:3404 - eq 6.2.1
Ns = kf * An * fyaverage NZS:3404 - 6.2.2
kf = Ae / Ag
Ae = Area of individual flat plate elements having effective width
be = b * (ey / e) <= b
Top flange
e = 4.14
ey = 14 for heavily welded steel section flange
Ag top flg = 20000 mm2
Ae top flg = ey / e * bt * tt <= Ag top flg
= 20000 mm 2

Bottom flange
e = 4.15
ey = 14 for heavily welded steel section flange
Ag bot flg = 20050 mm2
Ae bot flg = ey / e * bb * tb <= Ag bot flg
= 20050 mm 2

Web
e = 5.92
ey = 35 for heavily welded steel section flange
Ag web = 12500 mm2
Ae web = ey / e * (d-tt-tb) * tw <= Ag web
= 12500 mm2
Ae total = 20000 + 20050 + 12500
= 52550 mm2
kf = 52550 / 52550
= 1.000
Ns = 1 * 52550 * (350 + 350) / 2 / 1000
= 18392.5 kN
Ns = 16553.25 kN
N* = 10000

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Nominal compression member capacity

Major x-axis
Le xx = ke * L xx NZS:3404 - 6.3.2
= 1 * 6160
= 6160 mm
n x = (Le xx / rx) * sqrt (kf) * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= (6160 / 136.18) * sqrt (1) * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 53.52
a = 2100 * (n x - 13.5) / (n x^2 - 15.3 * n x + 2050)
= 2100 * (53.52 - 13.5) / (53.52^2 - 15.3 * 53.52 + 2050)
= 20.52
b = 0
x = n x + a * b
= 53.52 + 20.52 * 0
= 53.52
x = max ( 0.00326 * (x - 13.5) , 0)
= 0.13000
x = ( ( x / 90)^2 + 1 + ) / (2 * (x / 90)^2)
= ( (53.52 / 90) ^ 2 + 1 + 0.13) / (2 * (53.52 / 90) ^ 2)
= 2.0980
c x = x * ( 1 - ( sqrt (1 - (90 / x / x)^2 ) )
= 2.098 * (1 - (sqrt ( 1 - (90 / 2.098 / 53.52)^2 ) )
= 0.843
Minor y-axis
Le yy = ke * L yy NZS:3404 - 6.3.2
= 1 * 6160
= 6160 mm
n y = (Le yy / ry) * sqrt (kf) * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= (6160 / 101.18) * sqrt (1) * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 72.04
a = 2100 * (n y - 13.5) / (n y^2 - 15.3 * n y + 2050)
= 2100 * (72.04 - 13.5) / (72.04^2 - 15.3 * 72.04 + 2050)
= 20.03
b = 0
y = n y + a * b
= 72.04 + 20.03 * 0
= 72.04
y = max ( 0.00326 * (y - 13.5) , 0)
= 0.19100
y = ( ( y / 90)^2 + 1 + y ) / (2 * (y / 90)^2)
= ( (72.04 / 90) ^ 2 + 1 + 0.191) / (2 * (72.04 / 90) ^ 2)
= 1.4290
c y = y * ( 1 - ( sqrt (1 - (90 / y / y)^2 ) )

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= 0.735
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c min = min (c x, c y)
= 0.735
Nc min = c min * Ns NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= 0.735 * 18392.5
= 13518.49 kN
Nc = 12166.64 kN
N* = 10000 kN
DCR = 0.822 --> ok

4. COMBINED ACTIONS CAPACITY (NZS3404: CH.8)

Significant axial force check NZS:3404 - 8.1.4(a)
N* = 10000 kN compression load
Ns = 16553.25 kN
N* = 0.60 Ns --> combined actions need to be checked

M*y = 150 kN m minor y-axis bending exists NZS:3404 - 8.1.4(b)

Ncy = 12166.64 kN m
N* = 0.82 Ncy --> combined actions need to be checked

Based on cl 8.1.4 check, we need to check combined actions!

Applicability of alternative design provisions

Is the member doubly symmetric? N NZS:3404 - 8.1.5(a)

Is the section compact? Y NZS:3404 - 8.1.5(b)

Are the plate element slenderness for each plate not exceeding
value from table 8.1?
Value Limit Y
Y
Top flg e = 4.14 < 9 Y
Bot flg e = 4.15 < 9 Y
Web e = 48 < 82 Y

Is the member subject to axial tension? N NZS:3404 - 8.1.5(c)

is the form factor (kf) unity? Y
Does the design compression force comply with eq 8.1.5?
N* = 10000 kN
Y
Ns = 16553.25 kN
Y
N* / Ns ? 1.9 - (d1 / tw * sqrt (fyw / 250) / 45
0.6 ? 1.9 - (300 / 50 * sqrt ( 350 / 250) / 45
0.6 < 1.74

Check fails, alternative design provision can't be used

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Combined actions - section capacity

Uniaxial x-axis bending
M*x = 500 kN m NZS:3404 - 8.3.2.1
Mrx = Msx * (1 - N* / Ns)
= 2376.06 * ( 1 - 10000 / 16553.25)
= 940.66 kN m
Mrx = 846.59 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.3.2.2
Mrx = 1.18 * Msx * (1 - N* / Ns) <= Msx
= 1109.98 kN m
Mrx = 998.98 kN m

Mrx used = 940.66 kN m

M*x = 500 kN m
DCR = 0.59 --> ok

Uniaxial y-axis bending

M*y = 150 kN m NZS:3404 - 8.3.3.1
Mry = Msy * (1 - N* / Ns)
= 1408.58 * ( 1 - 10000 / 16553.25)
= 557.64 kN m
Mry = 501.88 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.3.3.2
Mry = 1.19 * Msy * (1 - N* / Ns)^2 <= Msy
= 1064.48 kN m
Mry = 958.03 kN m

Mry taken = 557.64 kN m

M*y = 150 kN m
DCR = 0.3 --> ok

Biaxial bending
N* / Ns + M*x / Msx + M*y / Msy <=1 NZS:3404 - 8.3.4.1
10000 / 16553.25 + 500 / 2376.06 + 150 / 1408.58 <= 1
= 0.921 <1
DCR = 0.921 --> ok

Alternative design provision can't be used

(M*x / Mrx)^ + (M*y / Mry)^ <=1 NZS:3404 - 8.3.4.2
= 1.4 + (N* / Ns) <= 2
= 1.4 + (10000 / 16553.25) <= 2
= 2
(500 / 1109.98 / 0.9) ^ 2 + (150 / 557.64/ 0.9 ) ^ 2
= 0.44 <1

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Combined actions - member in-plane capacity

Major x-axis bending
Mix = Msx * (1 - N* / Nc-x), where NZS:3404 - 8.4.2.2.1
Nc-x = nominal member axial compression capacity with ke = 1
Lex = ke * L xx NZS:3404 - 6.3.2
= 1 * 6160
= 6160 mm
n x = (Lex / rx) * sqrt (kf) * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= (6160 / 136.18) * sqrt (1) * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 53.52
a = 2100 * (n x - 13.5) / (n x^2 - 15.3 * n x + 2050)
= 2100 * (53.52 - 13.5) / (53.52^2 - 15.3 * 53.52 + 2050)
= 20.52
b = 0
x = n x + a * b
= 53.52 + 20.52 * 0
= 53.52
x = max ( 0.00326 * (x - 13.5) , 0)
= 0.13000
x = ( ( x / 90)^2 + 1 + ) / (2 * (x / 90)^2)
= ( (53.52 / 90) ^ 2 + 1 + 0.13) / (2 * (53.52 / 90) ^ 2)
= 2.0980
c x = x * ( 1 - ( sqrt (1 - (90 / x / x)^2 ) )
= 2.098 * (1 - (sqrt ( 1 - (90 / 2.098 / 53.52)^2 ) )
= 0.843
Nc-x = 0.843 * 18392.5
= 15504.88 kN
Nc-x = 13954.39 kN

Mix = 2376.06 * (1 - 10000 / 13954.39)

= 673.33 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.4.2.2.2
Mix = Msx * ( (1 - ( ( (1 + m) / 2)^3) * (1 - N* / Ncx) + 1.18 * ( ( (1 + m) / 2)^3) *
sqrt (1 - N* / Ncx) ) <=Mrx
= 2376.06 * ( (1 - ( ( (1 + 0) / 2)^3) * (1 - 10000 / 13954.39) + 1.18 * ( ( (1 + 0) /
2)^3) * sqrt (1 - 10000 / 13954.39) ) <= Mrx
= 775.73 kN m

Mix taken = 673.33 kN m

Mix = 606 kN m
M*x = 500 kN m
DCR = 0.83 --> ok

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Combined actions - member in-plane capacity

Major y-axis bending
Miy = Msy * (1 - N* / Nc-y), where NZS:3404 - 8.4.2.2.1
Nc-y = nominal member axial compression capacity with ke = 1
Ley = ke * L yy NZS:3404 - 6.3.2
= 1 * 6160
= 6160 mm
n y = (Ley / ry) * sqrt (kf) * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= (6160 / 101.18) * sqrt (1) * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 72.04
a = 2100 * (n y - 13.5) / (n y^2 - 15.3 * n y + 2050)
= 2100 * (72.04 - 13.5) / (72.04^2 - 15.3 * 72.04 + 2050)
= 20.03
b = 0
y = n y + a * b
= 72.04 + 20.03 * 0
= 72.04
y = max ( 0.00326 * (y - 13.5) , 0)
= 0.19100
y = ( ( y / 90)^2 + 1 + ) / (2 * (y / 90)^2)
= ( (72.04 / 90) ^ 2 + 1 + 0.191) / (2 * (72.04 / 90) ^ 2)
= 1.4290
c y = y * ( 1 - ( sqrt (1 - (90 / y / y)^2 ) )
= 1.429 * (1 - (sqrt ( 1 - (90 / 1.429 / 72.04)^2 ) )
= 0.735
Nc-y = 0.735 * 18392.5
= 13518.49 kN
Nc-y = 12166.64 kN

Miy = 1408.58 * (1 - 10000 / 12166.64)

= 250.84 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.4.2.2.2
Miy = Msy * ( (1 - ( ( (1 + m) / 2)^3) * (1 - N* / Ncy) + 1.18 * ( ( (1 + m) / 2)^3) *
sqrt (1 - N* / Ncy) ) <=Mry
= 1408.58 * ( (1 - ( ( (1 + 0) / 2)^3) * (1 - 10000 / 12166.64) + 1.18 * ( ( (1 + 0) /
2)^3) * sqrt (1 - 10000 / 12166.64) ) <= Mry
= 307.16 kN m

Miy taken = 250.84 kN m

Miy = 225.76 kN m
M*y = 150 kN m
DCR = 0.66 --> ok

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Combined actions - member out-of-plane capacity

Check of out-of-plane member capacity needs to be done only when member is not fully laterally
restrained.
m * s = 1.638 --> Segment is fully lateral restrained
--> No need to check out-of-plane member capacity
For compression member:
Mox = Mbx * (1 - N* / Nc-y) NZS:3404 - 8.4.4.1.1
= 2376.06 * (1 - 10000 / 12166.64)
= 423.13 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.4.4.1.2
Mox = bc * Mbxo * sqrt ( (1 - N* / Ncy) * (1 - N* / Noz) )
bc = 1 / ( ( (1 - m) / 2) +( (1 + m) / 2)^3) * (0.4 - 0.23 * N* / Ncy)
= 1 / ( ( (1 - 0) / 2) +( (1 + 0) / 2)^3) * (0.4 - 0.23 * 10000 / 12166.64)
= 1.9
Mbxo = m * s * Msx --> m is taken as unity
= 1 * 0.9 * 2376.06
= 2138.45 kN m
Noz = (G * J + (pi()^2 * E * Iw / Lz^2) ) / ( (Ix + Iy) / A)
G = 80000 Mpa
J = 43791666.67 mm4
Iw = 1.2E+13 mm6
Ixx = 974571846.647 mm4
Iyy = 537942504.17 mm4
Lz = 6160 mm
Noz = (80000 * 43791666.67 + (pi()^2 * 205000 * 12000000000000 /
37945600) ) / ( (974571846.646667 + 537942504.17) / 52550) /
1000
= 143948.33 kN
Noz = 129553.5 kN
Mox = 1.9 * 2138.45 * sqrt( (1 - 10000 / 12166.64) * (1 - 10000 / 129553.5) ) <= Mrx
= 940.66 kN m

Mox taken = kN m
M*x = kNm
DCR = --> Fully laterally restrained - no need to check this

Biaxial bending for compression member NZS:3404 - 8.4.5.1

(M*x / Mcx)^1.4 + (M*y / Miy)^1.4 <=1
M*x = 500 kN m
Mcx = 673.33 kN m
M*y = 150 kN m
Miy = 250.84 kN m
(500 / 0.9 / 673.33)^1.4 + (150 / 0.9 / 250.84)^1.4 <=1
DCR = 1.33 --> not ok

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For tension member:

Mox = Mbx * (1 - N* / Nt) <= Mrx NZS:3404 - 8.4.4.2
= 2376.06 * (1 - 10000 / 0.9 / 18392.5) <= Mrx
= 940.66 kN m
Mox = kN m
M*x = kN m
DCR = --> no tension load

Biaxial bending for tension member NZS:3404 - 8.4.4.2

(M*x / Mtx)^1.4 + (M*y / Mry)^1.4 <=1
M*x = kN m
Mtx = kN m
M*y = kN m
Mry = kN m
( / 0.9 / )^1.4 + ( / 0.9 / )^1.4 <=1
DCR = --> no tension load

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1. LOADS AND MEMBER CONDITION

N* = 150 kN L xx = 3000 mm fyf = 350 mPa
M*x = 300 kN m L yy = 3000 mm fyw = 350 mPa
M*y = kN m L = 300 mm fu = 450 mPa
V* = 800 kN E = 205000 mPa
Compressed flange
M*m = kN m kt = 1.12 = BOTTOM
M*2 = kN m kl = 1 m-x = 0
M*3 = kN m kr = 1 m-y = 0
M*4 = kN m ke = 1
m = 1.00 m = *this will overwrite the value on the left

2. SECTION PROPERTIES
d = 500 mm A = 10680 mm2 cx = 0 mm
bt = 275 mm x = 137.5 mm cy = -63.18 mm
bb = 130 mm y = 313.18 mm Iw = 4.585E+11 mm6
tt = 16 mm Ixx = 3.96E+08 mm4 Sx = 1.81E+06 mm4
tb = 12 mm Iyy = 3.00E+07 mm4 Sy = 3.65E+05 mm4
tw = 10 mm J = 6.08E+05 mm4 Zx = 1.26E+06 mm4
Type = CWB rx = 192.48 Zy = 2.18E+05 mm4
ry = 52.97

3. BENDING AND SHEAR CAPACITY - NZS3404 CH.5

Major x-axis slenderness parameter
Top Flange slenderness parameter s
e = bt / tt * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (275 - 10) / 2 / 16 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 9.8
ey = 14 for heavily welded steel section flange NZS:3404 - Table 5.2
e / ey = 0.7

Bottom Flange slenderness parameter s

e = bb / tb * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (130 - 10) / 2 / 12 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 5.92
ey = 14 for heavily welded steel section flange NZS:3404 - Table 5.2
e / ey = 0.423

Web slenderness parameter s

e = dw / tw * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (500 - 16 - 12) / 10 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 55.85
ey = 130 for unsymmetrical section OR weak axis bending exists

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Critical slenderness - major x-axis

Max e / ey = 0.7 ---> top flange critical
s section = 9.8
sp = 8
sy = 14
---> Section is non-compact (major x-axis)
Effective section modulus
We have = non-compact section in x-axis
Zex = 1.644E+06 mm4 NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.3 - 5.2.2.5

Minor y-axis slenderness parameter

Top Flange slenderness parameter s
e = bt / tt * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (275 - 10) / 2 / 16 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 9.8
ey = 22 for heavily welded steel section flange NZS:3404 - Table 5.2
e / ey = 0.445

Bottom Flange slenderness parameter s

e = bb / tb * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (130 - 10) / 2 / 12 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 5.92
ey = 22 for heavily welded steel section flange NZS:3404 - Table 5.2
e / ey = 0.269

Web slenderness parameter s

e = dw / tw * sqrt (fyw / 250) NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.1
= (500 - 16 - 12) / 10 * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 55.85
ey = 130 for unsymmetrical section OR weak axis bending exists
e / ey = 0.43

Critical slenderness - minor y-axis

Max e / ey = 0.445 ---> top flange critical
s section = 9.8
sp = 8
sy = 22
---> Section is non-compact (minor y-axis)
Effective section modulus
We have = non-compact section in y-axis
Zey = 3.129E+05 mm4 NZS:3404 - 5.2.2.3 - 5.2.2.5

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Section moment capacity - major x-axis

Msx = fyf * Zex NZS:3404 - eq 5.2.1
= 350 * 1643547.02 / 1000000
Msx = 575.24 kN m
Msx = 517.72 kN m
M*x = 300 kN m
DCR = 0.58 --> ok
Section moment capacity - minor y-axis
Msy = fyf * Zey NZS:3404 - 5.1.2
= 350 * 312886.53 / 1000000
Msy = 109.51 kN m
Msy = 98.56 kN m
M*y = 0 kN m
DCR = 0 --> ok
Nominal member moment capacity of segments - major x-axis only
Mbx = m * s * Msx <= Msx NZS:3404 - eq 5.6.1.1(1)
m = 1
s = 0.6 * (sqrt ( (Msx / Moa)^2 + 3) - (Msx / Moa)) NZS:3404 - eq 5.6.1.1(3)
Msx = 575.2444 kN m
We have an I section with unequal flange (monosymmetrc section) NZS:3404 - Eq 5.6.1.2
Moa = sqrt ( (pi()^2 * E * Iy / Le^2)) * ( sqrt (G* J) + (pi()^2 * E * Iw / Le^2) + (bx^2 * pi()^2 * E
* Iy / 4 / Le^2) ) + bx / 2 * sqrt (pi()^2 * E * Iy / Le ^ 2)

Iy = 3.00E+07 mm4
Iw = df2 * bt3 * tt * / 12 SSRC - 1998
df = distance between flange centroids
= 1 / (1 + (bt / bb)^3 * (tt / tb))
= 1 / (1 + (275 / 130)^3 * (16 / 12))
= 0.07
Iw = (500 - 16 / 2 - 12 / 2)^2 * 275^3 * 16 * 0.07 / 12
= 4.585E+11 mm6
E = 205000 mPa
G = 80000 mPa
J = (bb * tb^3 + bt * tt^3 + (d - tt - tb) * tw) / 3
= (130 * 12^3 + 275 * 16^3 + (500 - 16 - 12) * 10^3) / 3
= 607680 mm4
Le = kt * kr * kl * L NZS:3404 - 5.6.3.1
= 1.12 * 1 * 1 * 300
= 336 mm
Following properties will be needed only if we have unequal flange
x = 0.8 df * ( (2 * Icy / Iy) - 1) NZS:3404 - 5.6.1.2.2
df = 500 - 16 / 2 - 12 / 2
= 486 mm
Icy = 2197000 mm4
x = 0.8 * 486 * ( (2 * 2197000 / 29965500) - 1)

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Reference buckling moment NZS:3404 - Eq 5.6.1.2

Mo = sqrt ( pi()^2 * E * Iy / Le^2) * ( sqrt ( (G* J) + (pi()^2 * E * Iw / Le^2) + (bx^2 * pi()^2 * E
* Iy / 4 / Le^2) ) ) + bx / 2 * sqrt (pi()^2 * E * Iy / Le ^ 2)
= 22155.54 kN m
s = 0.6 * ( (sqrt ( (Msx / Moa)^2 + 3) - (Msx / Moa)) NZS:3404 - eq 5.6.1.1(3)
= 0.6 * ( (sqrt (575.24 / 22155.54)^2 + 3) - (575.24/ 22155.54) )
= 1.02

m * s = 1 * 1.02
= 1.02 --> Segment is fully lateral restrained
Mbx = m * s * Msx <= Msx
= 1 * 1.02 * 575.24
= 575.24 kN m
Mbx = 517.72 kN m
M*x = 300 kN m
DCR = 0.58 --> ok

Shear calculations (unstiffened web)

Check web stockiness NZS:3404 - 5.11.2.1
dp / tw ? 82 / (sqrt (fc / 250))
472 / 10 ? 82 / (sqrt (350 / 250))
47.2 < 69.3 --> Web is stocky
Vvu = Vw
Vw = 0.6 * fyw * Aw NZS:3404 - 5.11.4.1
= 0.6 * 350 * (500 - 16 - 12) * 10 / 1000
= 991.2 kN
Vb = v * Vw <= Vw NZS:3404 - 5.11.5.1
v = (82 / ( (dp / tw) * sqrt (fyw / 250) ) )^2
= (82 / ( (500 - 16 - 12) / 10 * sqrt (350 / 250 ) ) )^2
= 2.16
Vb = N/A kN

Vvu = 0.9 * 991.2

= 892.08 kN
V* = 800 kN
DCR = 0.90 --> ok

Shear-bending interaction NZS:3404 - 5.12.2

M* / Msx = 0.58 < 0.75 --> Shear-bending interaction need not to be considered
Vvm = Vv * (2.2 - (1.6M*x / Msx))
= 892.08 * (2.2 - (1.6 * 300 / 0.9 * 575.24) )
= 892.08 kN
V* = 800 kN

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4. AXIAL CAPACITY - NZS3404 CH.6 (COMPRESSION) AND CH.7 (TENSION)

Tension member - assume end plate connection used for tension member; An = Ag
Nominal section capacity of tension member
Nt = min (Ag * fy, 0.85 * kte * An * fu) NZS:3404 - 7.2.1
= min (10680 * 350, 0.85 * 1 * 10680 * 450) / 1000
= 3738 kN
Nt = 0.9 * 3738
= 3364.2 kN
N* = 0 kN no tension load
DCR = 0 --> ok

Compression member - assume end plate connection used, no penetration; An = Ag

Nominal section capacity of compression member NZS:3404 - eq 6.2.1
Ns = kf * An * fyaverage NZS:3404 - 6.2.2
kf = Ae / Ag
Ae = Area of individual flat plate elements having effective width
be = b * (ey / e) <= b
Top flange
e = 9.8
ey = 14 for heavily welded steel section flange
Ag top flg = 4400 mm2
Ae top flg = ey / e * bt * tt <= Ag top flg
= 4400 mm 2

Bottom flange
e = 5.92
ey = 14 for heavily welded steel section flange
Ag bot flg = 1560 mm2
Ae bot flg = ey / e * bb * tb <= Ag bot flg
= 1560 mm 2

Web
e = 55.85
ey = 35 for heavily welded steel section flange
Ag web = 4720 mm2
Ae web = ey / e * (d-tt-tb) * tw <= Ag web
= 2957.92 mm2
Ae total = 4400 + 1560 + 2957.92
= 8917.92 mm2
kf = 8917.92 / 10680
= 0.835
Ns = 0.835 * 10680 * (350 + 350) / 2 / 1000
= 3121.23 kN
Ns = 2809.11 kN
N* = 150

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Nominal compression member capacity

Major x-axis
Le xx = ke * L xx NZS:3404 - 6.3.2
= 1 * 3000
= 3000 mm
n x = (Le xx / rx) * sqrt (kf) * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= (3000 / 192.48) * sqrt (0.835) * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 16.85
a = 2100 * (n x - 13.5) / (n x^2 - 15.3 * n x + 2050)
= 2100 * (16.85 - 13.5) / (16.85^2 - 15.3 * 16.85 + 2050)
= 3.39
b = 0.5
x = n x + a * b
= 16.85 + 3.39 * 0.5
= 18.55
x = max ( 0.00326 * (x - 13.5) , 0)
= 0.01600
x = ( ( x / 90)^2 + 1 + ) / (2 * (x / 90)^2)
= ( (18.55 / 90) ^ 2 + 1 + 0.016) / (2 * (18.55 / 90) ^ 2)
= 12.4580
c x = x * ( 1 - ( sqrt (1 - (90 / x / x)^2 ) )
= 12.458 * (1 - (sqrt ( 1 - (90 / 12.458 / 18.55)^2 ) )
= 0.984
Minor y-axis
Le yy = ke * L yy NZS:3404 - 6.3.2
= 1 * 3000
= 3000 mm
n y = (Le yy / ry) * sqrt (kf) * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= (3000 / 52.97) * sqrt (0.835) * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 61.23
a = 2100 * (n y - 13.5) / (n y^2 - 15.3 * n y + 2050)
= 2100 * (61.23 - 13.5) / (61.23^2 - 15.3 * 61.23 + 2050)
= 20.61
b = 0.5
y = n y + a * b
= 61.23 + 20.61 * 0.5
= 71.54
y = max ( 0.00326 * (y - 13.5) , 0)
= 0.18900
y = ( ( y / 90)^2 + 1 + y ) / (2 * (y / 90)^2)
= ( (71.54 / 90) ^ 2 + 1 + 0.189) / (2 * (71.54 / 90) ^ 2)
= 1.4410
c y = y * ( 1 - ( sqrt (1 - (90 / y / y)^2 ) )

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c min = min (c x, c y)
= 0.738
Nc min = c min * Ns NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= 0.738 * 3121.23
= 2303.47 kN
Nc = 2073.12 kN
N* = 150 kN
DCR = 0.072 --> ok

4. COMBINED ACTIONS CAPACITY (NZS3404: CH.8)

Significant axial force check NZS:3404 - 8.1.4(a)
N* = 150 kN compression load
Ns = 2809.11 kN
N* = 0.05 Ns --> combined actions need to be checked

M*y = 0 kN m no minor y-axis bending NZS:3404 - 8.1.4(b)

Ncy = 2073.12 kN m
N* = 0.07 Ncy --> combined actions need to be checked

Based on cl 8.1.4 check, we need to check combined actions!

Applicability of alternative design provisions

Is the member doubly symmetric? N NZS:3404 - 8.1.5(a)

Is the section compact? N NZS:3404 - 8.1.5(b)

Are the plate element slenderness for each plate not exceeding
value from table 8.1?
Value Limit N
N
Top flg e = 9.8 > 9 N
Bot flg e = 5.92 < 9 Y
Web e = 48 < 82 Y

Is the member subject to axial tension? N NZS:3404 - 8.1.5(c)

is the form factor (kf) unity? N
Does the design compression force comply with eq 8.1.5?
N* = 150 kN
Y
Ns = 2809.11 kN
Y
N* / Ns ? 1.9 - (d1 / tw * sqrt (fyw / 250) / 45
0.05 ? 1.9 - (486 / 10 * sqrt ( 350 / 250) / 45
0.05 < 0.62

Check fails, alternative design provision can't be used

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Combined actions - section capacity

Uniaxial x-axis bending
M*x = 300 kN m NZS:3404 - 8.3.2.1
Mrx = Msx * (1 - N* / Ns)
= 575.24 * ( 1 - 150 / 2809.11)
= 544.52 kN m
Mrx = 490.07 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.3.2.2
Mrx = 1.18 * Msx * (1 - N* / Ns) <= Msx
= 575.24 kN m
Mrx = 517.72 kN m

Mrx used = 544.52 kN m

M*x = 300 kN m
DCR = 0.61 --> ok

Uniaxial y-axis bending

M*y = 0 kN m NZS:3404 - 8.3.3.1
Mry = Msy * (1 - N* / Ns)
= 109.51 * ( 1 - 150 / 2809.11)
= 103.66 kN m
Mry = 93.29 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.3.3.2
Mry = 1.19 * Msy * (1 - N* / Ns)^2 <= Msy
= 109.51 kN m
Mry = 98.56 kN m

Mry taken = 103.66 kN m

M*y = 0 kN m
DCR = 0 --> ok

Biaxial bending
N* / Ns + M*x / Msx + M*y / Msy <=1 NZS:3404 - 8.3.4.1
150 / 2809.11 + 300 / 575.24 + / 109.51 <= 1
= 0.575 <1
DCR = --> no minor y-axis bending

Alternative design provision can't be used

(M*x / Mrx)^ + (M*y / Mry)^ <=1 NZS:3404 - 8.3.4.2
= 1.4 + (N* / Ns) <= 2
= 1.4 + (150 / 2809.11) <= 2
= 1.45
(300 / 575.24 / 0.9) ^ 1.45 + ( / 103.66/ 0.9 ) ^ 1.45
= 0.49 <1

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Combined actions - member in-plane capacity

Major x-axis bending
Mix = Msx * (1 - N* / Nc-x), where NZS:3404 - 8.4.2.2.1
Nc-x = nominal member axial compression capacity with ke = 1
Lex = ke * L xx NZS:3404 - 6.3.2
= 1 * 3000
= 3000 mm
n x = (Lex / rx) * sqrt (kf) * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= (3000 / 192.48) * sqrt (0.835) * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 16.85
a = 2100 * (n x - 13.5) / (n x^2 - 15.3 * n x + 2050)
= 2100 * (16.85 - 13.5) / (16.85^2 - 15.3 * 16.85 + 2050)
= 3.39
b = 0.5
x = n x + a * b
= 16.85 + 3.39 * 0.5
= 18.55
x = max ( 0.00326 * (x - 13.5) , 0)
= 0.01600
x = ( ( x / 90)^2 + 1 + ) / (2 * (x / 90)^2)
= ( (18.55 / 90) ^ 2 + 1 + 0.016) / (2 * (18.55 / 90) ^ 2)
= 12.4580
c x = x * ( 1 - ( sqrt (1 - (90 / x / x)^2 ) )
= 12.458 * (1 - (sqrt ( 1 - (90 / 12.458 / 18.55)^2 ) )
= 0.984
Nc-x = 0.984 * 3121.23
= 3071.29 kN
Nc-x = 2764.16 kN

Mix = 575.24 * (1 - 150 / 2764.16)

= 544.02 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.4.2.2.2
Mix = Msx * ( (1 - ( ( (1 + m) / 2)^3) * (1 - N* / Ncx) + 1.18 * ( ( (1 + m) / 2)^3) *
sqrt (1 - N* / Ncx) ) <=Mrx
= 575.24 * ( (1 - ( ( (1 + 0) / 2)^3) * (1 - 150 / 2764.16) + 1.18 * ( ( (1 + 0) / 2)^3) *
sqrt (1 - 150 / 2764.16) ) <= Mrx
= 544.52 kN m

Mix taken = 544.02 kN m

Mix = 489.62 kN m
M*x = 300 kN m
DCR = 0.61 --> ok

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Combined actions - member in-plane capacity

Major y-axis bending
Miy = Msy * (1 - N* / Nc-y), where NZS:3404 - 8.4.2.2.1
Nc-y = nominal member axial compression capacity with ke = 1
Ley = ke * L yy NZS:3404 - 6.3.2
= 1 * 3000
= 3000 mm
n y = (Ley / ry) * sqrt (kf) * sqrt (fy / 250) NZS:3404 - 6.3.3
= (3000 / 52.97) * sqrt (0.835) * sqrt (350 / 250)
= 61.23
a = 2100 * (n y - 13.5) / (n y^2 - 15.3 * n y + 2050)
= 2100 * (61.23 - 13.5) / (61.23^2 - 15.3 * 61.23 + 2050)
= 20.61
b = 0.5
y = n y + a * b
= 61.23 + 20.61 * 0.5
= 71.54
y = max ( 0.00326 * (y - 13.5) , 0)
= 0.18900
y = ( ( y / 90)^2 + 1 + ) / (2 * (y / 90)^2)
= ( (71.54 / 90) ^ 2 + 1 + 0.189) / (2 * (71.54 / 90) ^ 2)
= 1.4410
c y = y * ( 1 - ( sqrt (1 - (90 / y / y)^2 ) )
= 1.441 * (1 - (sqrt ( 1 - (90 / 1.441 / 71.54)^2 ) )
= 0.738
Nc-y = 0.738 * 3121.23
= 2303.47 kN
Nc-y = 2073.12 kN

Miy = 109.51 * (1 - 150 / 2073.12)

= 101.59 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.4.2.2.2
Miy = Msy * ( (1 - ( ( (1 + m) / 2)^3) * (1 - N* / Ncy) + 1.18 * ( ( (1 + m) / 2)^3) *
sqrt (1 - N* / Ncy) ) <=Mry
= 109.51 * ( (1 - ( ( (1 + 0) / 2)^3) * (1 - 150 / 2073.12) + 1.18 * ( ( (1 + 0) / 2)^3) *
sqrt (1 - 150 / 2073.12) ) <= Mry
= 103.66 kN m

Miy taken = 101.59 kN m

Miy = 91.43 kN m
M*y = 0 kN m
DCR = 0 --> ok

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Combined actions - member out-of-plane capacity

Check of out-of-plane member capacity needs to be done only when member is not fully laterally
restrained.
m * s = 1.02 --> Segment is fully lateral restrained
--> No need to check out-of-plane member capacity
For compression member:
Mox = Mbx * (1 - N* / Nc-y) NZS:3404 - 8.4.4.1.1
= 575.24 * (1 - 150 / 2073.12)
= 533.62 kN m
Alternative design provision can't be used NZS:3404 - 8.4.4.1.2
Mox = bc * Mbxo * sqrt ( (1 - N* / Ncy) * (1 - N* / Noz) )
bc = 1 / ( ( (1 - m) / 2) +( (1 + m) / 2)^3) * (0.4 - 0.23 * N* / Ncy)
= 1 / ( ( (1 - 0) / 2) +( (1 + 0) / 2)^3) * (0.4 - 0.23 * 150 / 2073.12)
= 1.825
Mbxo = m * s * Msx --> m is taken as unity
= 1 * 1.02 * 575.24
= 586.74 kN m
Noz = (G * J + (pi()^2 * E * Iw / Lz^2) ) / ( (Ix + Iy) / A)
G = 80000 Mpa
J = 607680 mm4
Iw = 458466277500 mm6
Ixx = 395691469.232 mm4
Iyy = 29965500 mm4
Lz = 300 mm
Noz = (80000 * 607680 + (pi()^2 * 205000 * 458466277500 / 90000) ) /
( (395691469.232 + 29965500) / 10680) / 1000
= 259820.65 kN
Noz = 233838.59 kN
Mox = 1.825 * 586.74 * sqrt( (1 - 150 / 2073.12) * (1 - 150 / 233838.59) ) <= Mrx
= 544.52 kN m

Mox taken = kN m
M*x = kNm
DCR = --> Fully laterally restrained - no need to check this

Biaxial bending for compression member NZS:3404 - 8.4.5.1

(M*x / Mcx)^1.4 + (M*y / Miy)^1.4 <=1
M*x = 300 kN m
Mcx = 544.02 kN m
M*y = 0 kN m
Miy = 101.59 kN m
(300 / 0.9 / 544.02)^1.4 + (0 / 0.9 / 101.59)^1.4 <=1
DCR = --> No biaxial action

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 JOB NAME = TEST RUN 8/2/2017
SUBJECT = VERIFY WITH MEMDES
BY = WP

TEST RUN - VERIFY WITH MEMDES Max DCR = 0.9

For tension member:

Mox = Mbx * (1 - N* / Nt) <= Mrx NZS:3404 - 8.4.4.2
= 575.24 * (1 - 150 / 0.9 / 3738) <= Mrx
= 544.52 kN m
Mox = kN m
M*x = kN m
DCR = --> no tension load

Biaxial bending for tension member NZS:3404 - 8.4.4.2

(M*x / Mtx)^1.4 + (M*y / Mry)^1.4 <=1
M*x = kN m
Mtx = kN m
M*y = kN m
Mry = kN m
( / 0.9 / )^1.4 + ( / 0.9 / )^1.4 <=1
DCR = --> no tension load

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