Abstract: An iterative search technique has been followed to find the minimum weigh plastic design of nonuniform, builtup steel I-beams or girders continuous over two or three symmetrical spans. The unstiffened web has a parabolic ...

Abstract: The influence of nonpropagating cracks on redistribution of internal forces in the flexure of statically indeterminate beams is studied by modeling crack as a rotational spring of known compliance, where the compliance is ...

Abstract: The influence of precompression on the stability of a cantilever column under the action of a subtangential force is investigated. Included also in the results is a limit on the position of the applied subtangential force ...

Abstract: A new sixth order technical theory for the bending of beams is presented, which includes the influence of transverse normal strain. Appropriate boundary conditions are delineated. Application to the bending of a simple ...

Abstract: The loss of composite action at the negative moment region for a continuous composite girder reduces the girder’s strength and stiffness. This paper presents an experimental investigation into the use of carbon fiber–reinforced ...