The document provides examples of designing structural members according to Eurocode standards. In the first example, it analyzes and verifies the design of a web chord member subjected to compression. The second example analyzes and verifies the design of a bolted member subjected to tension. Both examples calculate load capacities and check that the selected cross sections meet or exceed the required design loads.
The document provides examples of designing structural members according to Eurocode standards. In the first example, it analyzes and verifies the design of a web chord member subjected to compression. The second example analyzes and verifies the design of a bolted member subjected to tension. Both examples calculate load capacities and check that the selected cross sections meet or exceed the required design loads.
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Example -Trusses subject to compression and tension
The document provides examples of designing structural members according to Eurocode standards. In the first example, it analyzes and verifies the design of a web chord member subjected to compression. The second example analyzes and verifies the design of a bolted member subjected to tension. Both examples calculate load capacities and check that the selected cross sections meet or exceed the required design loads.
The document provides examples of designing structural members according to Eurocode standards. In the first example, it analyzes and verifies the design of a web chord member subjected to compression. The second example analyzes and verifies the design of a bolted member subjected to tension. Both examples calculate load capacities and check that the selected cross sections meet or exceed the required design loads.
EXAMPLE 1 : TRUSS DESIGN OF MEMBER SUBJECTED TO COMPRESSION
Member subjected to compression load. Design of web chord. Design the web in Fe 430 steel (S275). From analysis, NEd = 1630 kN.
Table Try section 244.5 x 10 CHS Fe 430 (S275)
Properties d = 244.5 mm I = 5073000 cm4 t = 10.0 mm Wei = Wey = 415000 mm3 2 A = 7370 mm Wpi = Wply = 5030000 mm3
Table 3.1 Material Properties :
Steel grade = Fe 430 (S275) t < 40 mm ; fy = 275 N/mm2 fu = 430 N/mm2
Table 5.2 Classification of section :
Ɛ = √(235 / fy ) = √(235 / 275 )
= 0.92
d/t = 244.5 / 10 = 24.5
Limit for Class 1 = 50 Ɛ2 = 42.32
Class 1 42.32 > 24.5
Clause Compression resistance checking :
6.2.4 The checking must satisfy
= (7370)(275) ( 1 x 103 ) = 2026.75 kN
NEd = 1630 kN < Nc,Rd = 2026.75 kN ------------------ OK
Clause Buckling Resistance Checking :
6.3.1 (3) The checking must satisfy ,
Clause Therefore, 6.3.1.2 But χ < 1.0
Where, Reference Calculation
Ncr = π2 EI / Lcr2 = (π2 x 2100000 x 50730000) / (40002) = 6571 kN
= √ ( 7370 x 275) / (6571 x 103)
= 0.56
Table 6.2 Selection of buckling curve and imperfection factor α, For hot rolled CHS, Use buckling curve (Table 6.2 of EN 1993-1-1)
Table 6.4 For curve buckling curve a, α = 0.21 (Table 6.4)
Φ = 0.5 [ 1 + 0.21 (0.56 – 0.2)] + 0.562 = 0.69
χ = 1 / [(0.69 + √(0.692 – 0.652)]
= 0.91
Thus, Nb,y,Rd = (0.91)(7370 x 102)(275) ( 1 x 103 ) = 184431.25 kN
NEd = 1630 kN < Nb,y,Rd = 184431.25 kN ------------------ OK
THE CHOSEN CROSS SECTION 244.5 x 10 CHS Fe 430 (S275) IS ACCEPTABLE
Reference Calculation
EXAMPLE 2 : TRUSS DESIGN TO BOLTED MEMBER SUBJECT TO TENSION
Member subjected to tension load. Design the member in Fe 430 steel (S275). Section is connected to 2 bolt of size M20 mm and the value of P1 = 120 mm (P1 is the spacing between center of fasteners in a line in the direction of load transfer). From analysis, NEd = 13.48 kN.
Table Try section 40 x 40 x 4.0 Angle Section
Properties h = 40 mm I = Iy = Iz = 4.53 cm4 t = 4.0 mm i = iy = iz = 1.21 cm 2 A = 3.05 cm iu = 1.52 cm , iv = 0.78 cm
Table 3.1 Material Properties :
Steel grade = Fe 430 (S275) t < 40 mm ; fy = 275 N/mm2 fu = 430 N/mm2
Clause Tension Resistance Checking
6.23 The checking must satisfy :
For section with holes the design tension resistance Nt,Rd should be taken as the smaller of : a) The design plastic resistance of the gross cross-section,
= (3.05 x 102) (275)
1 x 103 = 84.98 kN
NEd = 13.48 kN < Nc,Rd = 84.98 kN ------------------ OK
EN 1993- 1-8 b) The design ultimate resistance of the net cross-section at holes for fasteners Clause 3.10.3 (2)
do = 20 + 2 = 22 mm
Anet = A - ∑dot = 305 – (22 x 4 ) = 217 mm2
For 2 bolts connection
P1 = 120 mm 5.0 do = 5.0 (22) = 110 Reference Calculation
P1 = 120 mm > 5.0 do = 110
EN 1993- 1-8 Therefore use , reduction factors = 0.7 Table 3.8 Nu,RD = 0.7 (217)(430) 1.25 = 52253.6 N = 52.25 kN
Since Nu,Rd = 52.25 kN < Nc,Rd = 84.98 kN
Therefore, NT,RD = 52.25 kN
NT,RD = 52.25 kN > NEd = 13.48 kN -------------- OK
THE CHOSEN CROSS SECTION 40 x 40 x 4.0 ANGLE SECTION Fe 430 (S275) IS ACCEPTABLE
