Stiffness Prediction of Connections between CHS Tubes and Externally Welded I-Beams: FE Analyses and Analytical Study

Double-tee profiles are the most popular members in Europe and the USA for steel structures. However, more efficient cross-sections, such as circular hollow sections (CHSs), could be adopted, since they can provide higher aesthetic, economic and mechanical benefits, with the only drawback of more co...

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Main Authors: Sabatino Di Benedetto, Massimo Latour, Gianvittorio Rizzano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
FEM
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/13/3030