Handbook for Structural Engineers -Part- 6 Application of Plastic Theory In Design of Steel Structures 1972 Edition
This handbook offers thorough guidance on utilizing plastic theory for the design of steel structures. It is specifically crafted for structural professionals who focus on steel beams, columns, frames, and connections, employing plastic analysis techniques to enhance strength and ductility. The document encompasses detailed design principles, examples, considerations of axial loads, connection detailing, and stability issues, serving as a vital resource for engineers applying advanced plastic design methods in steel construction.
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This handbook offers thorough guidance on utilizing plastic theory for the design of steel structures. It is specifically crafted for structural professionals who focus on steel beams, columns, frames, and connections, employing plastic analysis techniques to enhance strength and ductility. The document encompasses detailed design principles, examples, considerations of axial loads, connection detailing, and stability issues, serving as a vital resource for engineers applying advanced plastic design methods in steel construction.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Structural design engineers
Steel structure specialists
Civil engineers with expertise in steel frameworks
Construction project engineers
Design consultants in structural engineering
Researchers and academics in structural analysis
Students specializing in steel design engineering
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Fundamentals of plastic theory in steel construction
✓Relationships between moment and curvature in beams
✓Design approaches for continuous beams and multi-span frames
✓Effects of axial loads on plastic moment capacity
✓Mechanics of plastic hinge formation and analysis
✓Connection design criteria for steel structures
✓Buckling and slenderness effects on columns
✓Lateral support and bracing methods for steel frames
✓Safety factors and load considerations
✓Utilization of plastic modulus and capacity charts
✓Detailed plastic analysis design examples
✓Interaction between shear forces and axial loads
✓Rotation capacity and ductility requirements for connections
Structure
Table of Contents
1Introduction and Scope
2Basic Principles of Plastic Analysis
3Bending Behavior of Rectangular and Wide Flange Sections
4Plastic Moment and Curvature Correlations
5Design Guidelines for Beams and Columns
6Axial Load Impact on Plastic Moment Capacity
7Connection Design Specifications
8Stability and Buckling Issues
9Bracing and Lateral Stability Measures
10Load Factors and Safety Considerations
11Plastic Mechanism and Hinge Development
12Design Illustrations for Continuous Beams and Frames
13Shear and Axial Load Interaction Effects
14Summary of Design Methodologies
15References and Related Standards
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