This article presents a semi-analytical method to calculate the ultimate strength of inelastic beam-columns with I-shaped cross section using geometrically exact beam theory. A computer code based on this method has been applied to beam-columns under axial compression. The results agree with nonlinear finite element analysis. Compared with previous step-by-step integration approach, this new method is more efficient and can be extended to multi-span beam-columns and other load combinations including lateral pressure. The presented beam-column model is ideally suited for ultimate strength prediction of stiffened steel panels of ships and offshore structures.
Ultimate strength of steel beam-columns under axial compression
2017
Article (Journal)
English
Ships , Nonlinear analysis , Compression , Steel columns , Naval engineering , Offshore engineering , Steel , Beam theory (structures) , I beams , Columns (structural) , Ultimate tensile strength , Beam-columns , Compressive strength , Computer programs , Offshore structures , Offshore , Methodology , Finite element method
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