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Numerical investigation of buckling strength of longitudinally stiffened web of plate girders subjected to bending

  • Kim, Hee Soon (Department of Civil Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Park, Yong Myung (Department of Civil Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Kim, Byung Jun (Department of Civil Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Kim, Kyungsik (Department of Civil Engineering, Cheongju University)
  • Received : 2017.12.15
  • Accepted : 2017.12.18
  • Published : 2018.01.25
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Abstract

In this study, the bend-buckling strength of the web in longitudinally stiffened plate girder was numerically investigated. The buckling strength of the reinforced web was evaluated through an eigenvalue analysis of the hypothetical model, in which the top and bottom junctions of the web to the flanges were assumed as simple support conditions. Major parameters in the analysis include asymmetrical cross-sectional property, aspect ratio of the web, stiffener locations, and bending rigidity of the stiffeners. The numerical results showed that current AASHTO LRFD specifications (2014) provides the buckling strength from considerably safe side to slightly unsafe side depending on the location of the stiffeners. A modified equation for buckling coefficients was proposed to solve the shortcomings. The bending rigidity requirements of longitudinal stiffeners stipulated in AASHTO were also investigated. It is desirable to increase the rigidity of the stiffeners when the aspect ratio is less than 1.0.

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Supported by : Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

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