Abstract: An analytical method, previously developed and programmed for computer use, is used to carry out an extensive study of the various parameters affecting the local buckling behavior of W shape columns and beams. The effects ...

Abstract: An energy‐based plate buckling formulation is adapted specifically for use in predicting local buckling behavior of W shape members used as columns, beams, and beam‐columns. The method includes the effects of flange and ...

Abstract: An experimental investigation on inelastic buckling of plates simulating simply supported webs and flanges was conducted. The test results are compared with values predicted using the results of standard tensile coupon ...

Abstract: A computer‐aided analytical technique, previously verified by comparison with laboratory test results, is used in a study of local buckling behavior of beam‐columns consisting of W‐shapes. The technique accounts for the ...

Abstract: Twenty three small-scale roof trusses were fabricated from cold-formed steel and tested to ultimate capacity. Each specimen was subjected to a single point load at the ridge. One series of specimens was fabricated with a ...

Abstract: Ten full-scale roof trusses fabricated from cold-formed steel channel sections were tested to ultimate capacity under concentrated panel point loading. As the test program moved forward and failure modes became manifest, ...

Abstract: An analytical technique for predicting the local buckling behavior of thin‐walled sections was used to predict elastic and inelastic local buckling capacities of axially loaded hollow structural sections. The technique, ...