Compressive resistance of circular hollow sections with squashed ends

M. Dundu, J. Tumkou

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Abstract

Circular hollowsteel sections are normal specified in truss and dome structures to take advantage of their efficiency in compression and the ease in which they can be curved to match the various radii of the different domes. However, it is not easy to connect these members together or to other members. In order to connect them together or to other members the ends are usually squashed or flattened. Although the process of flattening does not reduce area of the section, it does reduce the flexural stiffness the section. The aim of this paper is to study the behaviour of circular hollow members with flattened edges, in compression.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013
PublisherTaylor and Francis - Balkema
Pages1273-1277
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781138000612
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 2 Sept 20134 Sept 2013

Publication series

NameResearch and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period2/09/134/09/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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