@inproceedings{846dcd61095e41eb8d1ad968fcbd8574,
title = "Flexural strength of single channels restrained by angle cleats",
abstract = "It is common practice to restrain members in flexure using fly-bracings. In this investigation a series of channels are restrained by a purlin-angle cleat connection. The channels are subjected to a two point loading system in order to simulate a distributed load. Variable in the tests include the unbraced length between the two-point loads and the size of the channels. Failure of the channels occurred by local buckling of the compression zone of the flange and web and lateral torsional buckling of the channels between points of lateral support. The capacity reached by the channels shows that the purlin-cleat restraining system is able to resist lateral torsional buckling of the channels, and that this system can be used without including any fly bracing.",
author = "Bukasa, {G. M.} and M. Dundu",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.1201/b15963-206",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781138000612",
series = "Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013",
publisher = "Taylor and Francis - Balkema",
pages = "1137--1141",
booktitle = "Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013",
note = "5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2013 ; Conference date: 02-09-2013 Through 04-09-2013",
}