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Assessing asymmetric steel angle strength under biaxial eccentric loading

  • Shu-Ti Chung (Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Chaoyang University of Technology) ;
  • Wei-Ting Hsu (Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Chaoyang University of Technology)
  • Received : 2023.12.07
  • Accepted : 2024.08.20
  • Published : 2024.09.10
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Abstract

Due to the asymmetric cross-section of unequal-angle steel, the application of loads can induce axial rotation, leading to a series of buckling failure behaviors. Special attention must be paid during the design process. The present study aims to analyze the structural behavior of asymmetric steel angle members under various eccentric loading conditions, considering the complex biaxial bending interaction that arises when the angle steel is connected to the panel. Several key factors are investigated in this paper, including the effects of uniaxial and biaxial eccentricity on the structural behavior and the eccentric axial compression strength of long and short legs at different load application points. Potential risks associated with the specified load points, based on the AISC specifications, are also discussed. The study observed that the strength values of the members exhibited significant changes when the eccentric load deviates from the specified point. The relative position of the eccentric load point and the slenderness ratio of the member are critical influencing factors. Overall, this research intends to enhance the accuracy and reliability of strength analysis methods for asymmetric single angle steel members, providing valuable insights and guidance for a safer and more efficient design.

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