Studies on In-Plane Stability Behavior of Arches with Web Openings

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As a new type structural member, the steel arch with web openings combines the features of both arches and members with web openings and its applications has been found. Studies on in-plane stability behavior of two-hinged arches with web hexagonal openings are made using Eigen buckling model of the finite element software ANSYS. The buckling load and buckling mode are obtained and the in-plane buckling mode is antisymmetrical. It is shown that buckling load decreases gradually as the circumcircle radius of openings increases and it increases as the gap between openings increases through analysis of buckling load with different parameters such as r/h, g/h, f/l. It can be found that the structural efficiency is the highest when the radius of openings is 0.3h with the aid of optimized function.

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1296-1299

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August 2012

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