Structural stability of steel : concepts and applications for structural engineers / Theodore V. Galambos, Andrea E. Surovek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Galambos, T. V. (Theodore V.)

Contributor:

Surovek, Andrea Eden, 1965-

Martin and Margy Meyerson Accession Fund for the Built Environment Collections.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Building, Iron and steel.

Structural stability.

Physical Description:

x, 373 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2008]

Summary:

Not only does this book provide readers with a solid foundation in structural stability theory, it also offers them a practical, working knowledge of how this theory translates into design specifications for safe steel structures. Structural Stability of Steel features detailed discussions of the elastic and inelastic stability of steel columns, beams, beam-columns, and frames alongside numerous worked examples. For each type of structural member or system, the authors set forth recommended design rules with clear explanations of how they were derived.

Following an introduction to the principles of stability theory, the book covers: Stability of axially loaded planar elastic systems, Tangent-modulus, reduced-modulus, and maximum strength theories, Elastic and inelastic stability limits of planar beam-columns, Elastic and inelastic instability of planar frames, Out-of-plane, lateral-torsional buckling of beams, columns, and beam-columns.

The final two chapters focus on the application of stability theory to the practical design of steel structures, with special emphasis on examples based on the 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings of the American Institute of Steel Construction. Problem sets at the end of each chapter enable readers to put their newfound knowledge into practice by solving actual instability problems.

With its clear logical progression from theory to design implementation, this book is an ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in structural engineering. Practicing engineers should also turn to this book for expert assistance in investigating and solving a myriad of stability problems.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Stability Theory 1

1.2 Basics of Stability Behavior: The Spring-Bar System 3

1.3 Fundamentals of Post-Buckling Behavior 7

1.4 Snap-Through Buckling 18

1.5 Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Systems 20

Chapter 2 Elastic Buckling of Planar Columns 28

2.2 Large-Deflection Solution of an Elastic Column 29

2.3 Differential Equation of Planar Flexure 32

2.4 The Basic Case: Pin-Ended Column 36

2.5 Five Fundamental Cases 39

2.6 The Effect of Imperfections 43

2.7 Stability of a Rigid Frame 52

2.8 End-Restrained Columns 55

2.9 Restrained Column Examples 62

2.10 Continuously Restrained Columns 74

Chapter 3 Inelastic Column Buckling 87

3.1 Tangent and Reduced Modulus Concepts 87

3.2 Shanley's Contribution 93

3.3 Example Illustrating the Tangent Modulus and the Reduced Modulus Concepts 98

3.4 Buckling Strength of Steel Columns 101

3.5 Illustration of the Effect of Residual Stresses on the Buckling Strength of Steel Columns 103

3.6 Effect of Initial Out-of-Straightness and Load Eccentricity 108

3.7 Design Formulas For Metal Columns 123

Chapter 4 Beam-Columns 134

4.2 General Discussion of the Behavior of Beam-Columns 135

4.3 Elastic In-Plane Behavior of Beam-Columns 138

4.4 Elastic Limit Interaction Relationships 147

4.5 Example Problems of Beam-Column Strength 149

4.6 Systematic Methods of Analysis: Flexibility Method 159

4.7 Systematic Methods of Analysis: The Stiffness Method 170

4.8 Inelastic Strength of Beam-Columns 186

4.9 Design of Beam-Columns 197

Chapter 5 Frame Stability 203

5.2 Two-Bay Frame Examples 206

5.4 Selected References on Frames with Partially Restrained Joints 231

Chapter 6 Lateral-Torsional Buckling 236

6.2 Basic Case: Beams Subjected to Uniform Moment 237

6.3 The Effect of Boundary Conditions 246

6.4 The Effect of Loading Conditions 249

6.5 Lateral-Torsional Buckling of Singly-Symmetric Cross-Sections 259

6.6 Beam-Columns and Columns 270

6.7 Inelastic Lateral-Torsional Buckling 278

Chapter 7 Bracing 290

7.2 Discrete Bracing 292

7.3 Relative Bracing 297

7.4 Lean-on Bracing 299

7.5 Effects of Imperfections 300

7.6 Column Bracing Provisions 302

7.7 Beam Bracing 306

7.8 AISC Design Provisions for Beam Bracing 308

Chapter 8 Specification-Based Applications of Stability in Steel Design 318

8.2 Development of the Beam-Column Interaction Equations 319

8.3 Assessment of Column Strength 323

8.4 Assessment of Beam Strength 324

8.5 Specification-Based Approaches for Stability Assessment 330

8.6 Effective Length Factors, K-factors 344

8.7 Design Assessment by Two Approaches 354

8.8 Frame Design Requirements in Canada and Europe 359.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 364-368) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Martin and Margy Meyerson Accession Fund for the Built Environment Collections.

ISBN:

9780470037782

0470037784

OCLC:

167513014

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