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Stability analysis of frames with flexible connection by transfer matrices

Stability analysis of frames with flexible connection by transfer matrices
Stability analysis of frames with flexible connection by transfer matrices
The stability of flexibly connected unbraced frames is studied using a transfer matrix formulation which incorporates modified girder stiffness to account for both rotational connection deformation and the finite width of columns. In the case of linear modelling of connection flexibility, a direct iterative method yields the critical load. Empirical models for moment-rotation relations, developed from experimental data, are incorporated into a second numerical algorithm based on an incremental approach with the connection represented as a nonlinear rotational spring. The analyses and the computer code are systematically tested for accuracy and efficiency through comparison of their predictions with previously published results. Parametric studies give a clear indication of the effect of connection geometry and material behaviour on the critical load and sway deflection at working load.
0952-5807
177-186
Kameshki, E.S.
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Syngellakis, S.
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Kameshki, E.S.
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Syngellakis, S.
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Kameshki, E.S. and Syngellakis, S. (1996) Stability analysis of frames with flexible connection by transfer matrices. Structural Engineering Review, 8 (2-3), 177-186.

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The stability of flexibly connected unbraced frames is studied using a transfer matrix formulation which incorporates modified girder stiffness to account for both rotational connection deformation and the finite width of columns. In the case of linear modelling of connection flexibility, a direct iterative method yields the critical load. Empirical models for moment-rotation relations, developed from experimental data, are incorporated into a second numerical algorithm based on an incremental approach with the connection represented as a nonlinear rotational spring. The analyses and the computer code are systematically tested for accuracy and efficiency through comparison of their predictions with previously published results. Parametric studies give a clear indication of the effect of connection geometry and material behaviour on the critical load and sway deflection at working load.

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Published date: 1996

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Local EPrints ID: 21113
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/21113
ISSN: 0952-5807
PURE UUID: ed4b90f8-fa95-49dc-9edb-8cbb4bb72efa

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Date deposited: 02 Nov 2006
Last modified: 07 Jan 2022 22:08

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Author: E.S. Kameshki
Author: S. Syngellakis

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