SOFiSTiK Steel Structure (Extract)
SOFiSTiK Steel Structure (Extract)
It is a must, if your structure is sensitive for 2nd order effects (αcr < 10),
It is a must, if existing analytical solutions do not cover particular
problems:
Tapered, Haunched members, Normal “beam-
orientated” structural
Kinked members, analysis software is not
Complex loaded members, capable to solve these
Special structures as archs, bridge components... kind of problems.
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They could:
To account for these effects both - imperfections and second-order effects have
to be considered.
Imperfection types:
global (sway) imperfections for frames (lack of verticality)
Chapter Check
6.3.1 Flexural Buckling
Chapter Check
6.3.2 Lateral Torsional Buckling
Chapter Check
6.3.3 Combined Buckling Case
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Example 1 – Local Imperfections
and...
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Example 1 – Unique Global+Local
Imperfection (Complicated)
EN 1993-1-1,§ 5.3.2 (11):
(11) As an alternative to (3) and (6) the shape of the elastic critical buckling mode ηcr of the
structure may be applied as a unique global and local imperfection. The amplitude of this
imperfection may be determined from:
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