Abstract: A series of physical tests and finite element (FE) analyses are conducted to evaluate the failure of smooth (conventional) and textured (proposed concept) pipes. To do so, hydrostatic pressure tests are performed on aluminum ...

Abstract: This paper first describes a finite element model using advanced analysis to determine the biaxial bending capacity of cold-formed steel storage rack upright sections. The model is found to accurately predict published ...

Abstract: Cold-formed steel storage rack-supported buildings, also referred to as clad racks, support both the building enclosure and the stored goods. Because of combined actions of wind loading and stored pallets, uprights undergo ...