Reduction in the Critical Moment for Lateral Torsional Buckling of Coped Beams

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The paper presents a computational analysis of the effect constructional details of coped connections, assumed to be a fork support in calculations, on the critical LTB moment values. On the basis of analytical formulas by Lindner [1], a formula, having a simple form, was derived for the reduction factor rn for the critical LTB moment. The parameters for the formula were presented in a tabular form, taking into account the beam section (IPE/HEA), the type of beam to end-plate connection (Types 1-3), the load type (q / P) and the way the load is applied (top / bottom flange). The correctness of the derived formula was validated on the basis of the analytical results and the Finite Element Method results obtained with the Abaqus/CAE software. In the program, the beam geometric dimensions and connections were represented as volumetric finite elements. Additionally, the dimensions of the end-plate for IPE and HEA section series were arranged in a systematic manner following the British catalogue.

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