Lateral-Torsional Buckling of FRP I-Section Beams

Authors

  • Mojtaba B. Sirjani

Keywords:

lateral-torional buckling, I-section FRP, ASCE-LFRD pre-standard for FRP structures

Abstract

This paper presents the outcome of an experimental and theoretical investigation into the loadcarrying capacity of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) I-section beams subjected to four-point loading. The overall lateral-torsional buckling, web and flange local buckling as well as material rupture load estimates are also made using the American Society of Civil Engineers#x2019; Load and Resistance Factor Design (ASCELRFD) Pre-Standard for FRP Structures. Lateral-torsional buckling failure mode is found to govern for each of the beams studied. The study also revealed that the height of applied loads relative to the shear center has a very significant influence on lateral-torsional buckling load of a beam thus making ASCELRFD buckling load estimates over-conservative in a vareity of cases.

How to Cite

Mojtaba B. Sirjani. (2016). Lateral-Torsional Buckling of FRP I-Section Beams. Global Journals of Research in Engineering, 16(E5), 1–5. Retrieved from https://engineeringresearch.org/index.php/GJRE/article/view/1523

Lateral-Torsional Buckling of FRP I-Section Beams

Published

2016-10-15