A Eurocode-compliant design approach was developed for the of thin-walled cold-formed steel sections which combines AISI S100-16-Direct Strength Method (DSM) with provisions EN 1993-1-3. The new transfers cross-sectional resistance determined acc. to DSM based on numerical elastic buckling analyses gross cross-section into global member verification Additional factors were introduced optimize a...

This paper presents a detailed investigation into the flexural strength and behaviour of cold-formed steel oval hollow section beams. A series four-point bending tests were conducted as part experimental programme. Following this, total 12 tested beams simulated by non-linear finite element analysis. Upon validation newly developed numerical model, 36 results generated through parametric study ...

The structural behaviour of sheathed cold-formed steel lipped channel section columns (studs) subjected to combined compression and major axis bending is investigated herein by means numerical modelling. Finite element (FE) models single studs, set in tracks connected oriented strand board (OSB) gypsum plasterboard sheathing under varying combinations axial horizontal loading were developed ABA...

Full-scale shake table investigations are strongly required to understand the actual performance of storage racks and improve rack design guidelines. This paper presents results full-scale tests on New Zealand standard frames with two-bay two-level determine dynamic characteristics a structure measure damping system. The experimental program was conducted in three phases. First, identification ...