Performance of Lateral Torsional Buckling in Simple Steel T-beams with Openings | ||||
Journal of Engineering Science and Sustainable Industrial Technology | ||||
Article 2, Volume 2, Issue 2, May 2024, Page 10-18 PDF (579.11 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Research | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/jessit.2024.254380.1008 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Ahmed AwadAllah Ewis 1; Nasser Zaki Ahmed2 | ||||
1Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Engineering, Beni-Suef University | ||||
2Associate Professor, Civil Department, Faculty of Engineering, Beni-Suef University | ||||
Abstract | ||||
When subjected to bending forces, T-shaped beams are highly susceptible to failure due to lateral torsional buckling. However, limited prior research has been conducted on the lateral torsional buckling behavior of T-shaped beams, particularly those with stem holes. The objective of this study is to numerically investigate the behavior of T-shaped beams with openings under uniformly distributed and mid-span concentrated loads. Additionally, this study aims to evaluate the influence of stem thickness, flange thickness, opening size, and the moment gradient component. To accomplish this objective, a finite element program was employed to develop 3D finite element models for 108 T-beams. This analysis accounts for both geometric imperfections of the beam and material nonlinearity. Subsequently, a comprehensive parametric analysis was conducted to examine various factors affecting the moment gradient factor of the T-beams under consideration. The results reveal that the investigated parameters significantly impact the behavior of T-shaped beams. Furthermore, it was observed that the presence of openings negatively affects the instant magnification factor utilized in the lateral torsional buckling computation. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Lateral Torsional Buckling; T-Section; Finite Element; Collapse | ||||
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