Load capacity of cold-formed column members of lipped channel section with perforations of different arrangements subjected to compression loading

Muditha Kulatunga, Martin MacDonald

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Abstract

This paper describes the results obtained from experimental, numerical, and theoretical investigations into the load capacity of column members of lipped channel cross-section with perforations of different arrangements subjected to compression loading. Most structural cold-formed steel members are manufactured with pre-punched perforations to accommodate, for example, electrical, plumbing and heating services. Due to the position, orientation and the shape of perforations, the elastic stiffness and ultimate strength of a structural member can vary. The buckling behaviour of cold-formed steel structural column members with lipped channel cross-section, with perforations of different shapes were studied and comparisons of the finite element results and the test results are also made with existing design specifications and conclusions are drawn on the basis of the comparisons.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of Stability of Structures XIV-th Symposium
EditorsRadoslaw J. Mania
Place of PublicationLodz, Poland
PublisherKatedra Wytrzymalosci Materialów i Konstrukcji Politechniki Lódzkiej
Pages69-70
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)8391401987
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2015

Keywords

  • cold formed steel
  • load capacity
  • buckling
  • compression loading

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