Finite element modeling of rivet fastened rectangular hollow flange channel beams subject to local buckling

• Published in: Engineering structures Vol. 126; pp. 311 - 327
• Main Authors: Siahaan, Ropalin, Keerthan, Poologanathan, Mahendran, Mahen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2016
• Subjects: Bending; Cold-formed steel beams; Design equations; Direct Strength Method; Finite element analysis; Local buckling; Rivet fastened hollow flange channel beams; Direct Strength Method; Design equations; Bending; Local buckling; Cold-formed steel beams; Rivet fastened hollow flange channel beams; Finite element analysis

•Investigated section moment capacities of rivet fastened rectangular hollow flange channel beams.•Suitable finite element models were developed and validated using test results.•Investigated the effect of rivet fastening on the flexural behavior and capacities.•Current design rules in AS/NZS 4600 w...