A Numerical Parametric Study on the Load Carrying Behavior under Bending of Honeycomb Girders

Tobias Petersen, Manuel Krahwinkel

Abstract

A honeycomb girder (HCG) is defined by a mirror symmetric arrangement of two trapezoidal corrugated steel sheets (TCSS). Mechanical fasteners such as screws or rivets connect them. The high bending stiffness of HCGs provides the opportunity to span distances up to 14.0 m. Especially in the application as a cladding of roofs and facades of industrial steel-framed buildings this new construction type promises the potential to improve the resource and economic efficiency of these buildings. Former experimental investigations verified a numerical model. Based on this finite element method (FEM) model a parametric study on HCGs with an equidistant fastener arrangement has been carried out. By applying three design criteria on the numerical results the maximum characteristic surface loads for 360 HCG constellations have been determined. This paper investigates the influence of a graduated arrangement of mechanical fasteners in HCG systems on their maximum characteristic surface load.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISEC 2015 - 8th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference
Subtitle of host publicationImplementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management
EditorsSwapan Saha, Yixia X. Zhang, S. Yazdani, Amarjit Singh
Pages487-492
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780996043717
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Event8th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Implementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management, ISEC 2015 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 23 Nov 201528 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameISEC 2015 - 8th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Implementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management

Conference

Conference8th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Implementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management, ISEC 2015
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period23/11/1528/11/15

Keywords

  • Cold-formed
  • FEM
  • Thin-walled
  • Light gauge
  • Simulation
  • Steel sheet
  • Graduated mechanical fasteners

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