This paper describes Finite Element (FE) analyses of cold-rolled aluminium alloy 5052-H26 columns subjected to distortional buckling using the program ABAQUS. The results of distortional buckling tests in an experimental program performed at the University of Sydney are fully described in a companion paper. The simulation results are compared and validated against the distortional buckling tests. In detailed FE models, effects of such input parameters as mechanical properties of flat and corner areas and initial geometric imperfections are considered. The FE ultimate strengths are in good agreement with the experimental results. Therefore, the FE analysis can be used to predict the ultimate loads of cold-rolled aluminium alloy members including the post-buckling behaviour of thin-walled aluminium sections in compression subjected to distortional buckling. It is indicated that the reliable FE models in this study can be used to extend data range for future calibration of distortional buckling strength curve for design of cold-rolled aluminium columns.


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    Title :

    Numerical Simulation of Cold-Rolled Aluminium Alloy 5052 Columns Subjected to Distortional Buckling


    Additional title:

    Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering




    Publication date :

    2019-10-11


    Size :

    6 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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