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Non-Compact Sections and Examples of Flexural Analysis

This document discusses the bending strength of non-compact beam sections. It explains that non-compact beams may fail due to lateral-torsional buckling, flange local buckling, or web local buckling. It provides equations to calculate the strength considering each failure mode and notes that the minimum value controls. Two examples are given to demonstrate calculating the flexural strength of specific beam sections under given loading and support conditions.

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Non-Compact Sections and Examples of Flexural Analysis

This document discusses the bending strength of non-compact beam sections. It explains that non-compact beams may fail due to lateral-torsional buckling, flange local buckling, or web local buckling. It provides equations to calculate the strength considering each failure mode and notes that the minimum value controls. Two examples are given to demonstrate calculating the flexural strength of specific beam sections under given loading and support conditions.

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Design of Beams for flexure

(Introduction to Non-compact
sections)
Slides prepared by: Joe Davidson B. Guzman
Bending strength of non-compact shapes
Most standard I-shaped and C-shapes are compact. A few are non-compact
because of the flange width-thickness ratio.
In General, A non-compact beam may fail by:
1. Lateral-Torsional Buckling,
2. Flange local buckling
3. Web local buckling

Any of these types of failure can be either the elastic range or the inelastic
range. The strength corresponding to each of these three limit states must be
computed, and the smallest value will control.
If the shape is non-compact because of the flange, the nominal strength will be
the smaller of the strengths to flange local buckling and lateral torsional
buckling.
a. Flange local buckling:
𝒑 , there is no FLB
If 𝒑 𝒓, the flange is non compact, and

b. Lateral-torsional buckling:
Using

I. If 𝒃 𝒑 there is no LTB
II. 𝒑 𝒃 𝒓 there is inelastic LTB, and

III. If 𝒃 𝒓 there is elastic LTB, and


Cb (Non-uniform bending factor)

12.5𝑀
𝐶 = (𝑅 ) ≤ 3.0 𝐴𝐼𝑆𝐶 𝑒𝑞. 𝐹1 − 1
2.5𝑀 + 3𝑀 + 4𝑀 + 3𝑀

𝑹𝒎 = 1.0 for doubly symmetric cross sections (sucj as W-shapes) and singly
symmetric shapes (such as channels) subject to single-curvature bending
𝑰𝒚𝒄 𝟐
𝑹𝒎 = 𝟎. 𝟓 + 𝟐( ) for singly symmetric shapes subject to reverse
𝑰𝒚
curvature bending
Different values for 𝒃

A value of 1.0 is always conservative, regardless of beam configuration or loading. But in some
cases, it may be excessively conservative!

According to AISC, for unbraced cantilever beams, the value of 𝐶 = 1.0


Different values for 𝒃
Different values for 𝒃
Example 1: Determine the flexural strength of a W14x68 of A242 steel with:
a. Continuous lateral support
b. An unbraced length of 20 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
c. An unbraced length of 30 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
Example 1: Determine the flexural strength of a W14x68 of A242 steel with:
a. Continuous lateral support
b. An unbraced length of 20 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
c. An unbraced length of 30 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
Example 1: Determine the flexural strength of a W14x68 of A242 steel with:
a. Continuous lateral support
b. An unbraced length of 20 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
c. An unbraced length of 30 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
Example 1: Determine the flexural strength of a W14x68 of A242 steel with:
a. Continuous lateral support
b. An unbraced length of 20 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
c. An unbraced length of 30 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
Example 1: Determine the flexural strength of a W14x68 of A242 steel with:
a. Continuous lateral support
b. An unbraced length of 20 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
c. An unbraced length of 30 ft, with 𝐶 = 1.0
Example 2:
A simply supported beam with a span length of 45 ft is laterally supported at its ends and is subjected to the
following loads:
Dead load = 400 lb/ft(including weight of the beam)
Live load = 1000 lb/ft
If 𝑭𝒚 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝒔𝒊, Is the W14x90 section adequate?
Example 2:
A simply supported beam with a span length of 45 ft is laterally supported at its ends and is subjected to the
following loads:
Dead load = 400 lb/ft(including weight of the beam)
Live load = 1000 lb/ft
If 𝑭𝒚 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝒔𝒊, Is the W14x90 section adequate?
Example 2:
A simply supported beam with a span length of 45 ft is laterally supported at its ends and is subjected to the
following loads:
Dead load = 400 lb/ft(including weight of the beam)
Live load = 1000 lb/ft
If 𝑭𝒚 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝒔𝒊, Is the W14x90 section adequate?
Example 2:
A simply supported beam with a span length of 45 ft is laterally supported at its ends and is subjected to the
following loads:
Dead load = 400 lb/ft(including weight of the beam)
Live load = 1000 lb/ft
If 𝑭𝒚 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝒔𝒊, Is the W14x90 section adequate?
Example 2:
A simply supported beam with a span length of 45 ft is laterally supported at its ends and is subjected to the
following loads:
Dead load = 400 lb/ft(including weight of the beam)
Live load = 1000 lb/ft
If 𝑭𝒚 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝒔𝒊, Is the W14x90 section adequate?

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