Masters Theses
Abstract
"An experimental and analytical study of the structural behavior of cold-formed steel C-sections with web openings has been the focus of this research. C-shaped members with web openings are used in building construction as wall studs and floor joists. Industry standard C-sections were tested to determine the effect web openings have on the flexural strength of the member.
The current design criteria for cold-formed steel, provided by the 1986 AISI Specification with the 1989 Addendum does not specifically address flexural members with web openings. Therefore, the primary emphasis of this investigation was to determine if the current design criteria provided an adequate prediction of the bending moment capacity of members with web openings.
The test results indicated that the structural behavior of the members tested differed for the various geometries. A discussion of the results is included, as well as design recommendations for the test specimens which demonstrated a reduction in strength because of the web openings"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
LaBoube, Roger A.
Committee Member(s)
Yu, Wei-wen, 1924-
Hansen, Peter G., 1927-2010
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Sponsor(s)
American Iron and Steel Institute
Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Spring 1992
Pagination
viii, 42 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 41).
Rights
© 1992 Kimberly D. Hodges-Batson, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Steel, Structural -- TestingSteel -- Cold-workingFlexure
Thesis Number
T 6336
Print OCLC #
26485753
Electronic OCLC #
905106926
Recommended Citation
Hodges-Batson, Kimberly D., "Flexural behavior of webs with openings" (1992). Masters Theses. 1064.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/1064
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