Steel Structures

  1. Analysis and Design of Compression Members
    1. Column Buckling Theory
      1. Euler Buckling Theory
        1. Critical Buckling Load
          1. Euler Formula
            1. Assumptions and Limitations
            2. Inelastic Buckling
              1. Tangent Modulus Theory
                1. Reduced Modulus Theory
                2. Slenderness Ratio
                  1. Definition and Calculation
                    1. Limiting Slenderness Ratios
                  2. Column Strength Curves
                    1. AISC Column Curves
                      1. Elastic Buckling Range
                        1. Inelastic Buckling Range
                          1. Transition Point
                          2. International Column Curves
                            1. Imperfection Sensitivity
                            2. Effective Length Concepts
                              1. Effective Length Factor K
                                1. End Restraint Conditions
                                  1. Fixed Ends
                                    1. Pinned Ends
                                      1. Free Ends
                                        1. Partially Restrained Ends
                                        2. Alignment Charts
                                          1. Sidesway and Non-Sidesway Frames
                                          2. Local Buckling of Elements
                                            1. Plate Buckling Theory
                                              1. Classification of Elements
                                                1. Compact Elements
                                                  1. Non-compact Elements
                                                    1. Slender Elements
                                                    2. Width-to-Thickness Ratios
                                                      1. Local Buckling Coefficients
                                                      2. Design of Axially Loaded Columns
                                                        1. Design Procedure
                                                          1. Section Selection
                                                            1. Slenderness Checks
                                                              1. Design Examples
                                                              2. Built-Up Compression Members
                                                                1. Laced Columns
                                                                  1. Lacing Design
                                                                    1. Shear Transfer
                                                                      1. End Connections
                                                                      2. Battened Columns
                                                                        1. Batten Plate Design
                                                                          1. Spacing Requirements
                                                                          2. Perforated Cover Plates
                                                                            1. Connection Requirements
                                                                            2. Bracing of Compression Members
                                                                              1. Lateral Bracing
                                                                                1. Torsional Bracing
                                                                                  1. Bracing Force Requirements
                                                                                    1. Bracing Stiffness Requirements

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                                                                                  7. Analysis and Design of Bending Members