Punching and Drilling
Bolt holes in structural steel are usually produced by punching (within thickness limitations). The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) […]
Structural Analysis
Properties in Shear
The ratio of shear stress to shear strain during initial elastic behavior is the shear modulus G. According to the
Principal Stresses and Maximum Shear Stress
When stress components relative to a defined set of axes are given at any point in a condition of plane stress
Principles of Forces
The concept of force is an important part of mechanics. Created by the action of one body on another, force is
Principle of Superposition
The principle of superposition simply states that on a linear elastic structure, the combined efect of several loads acting simultaneously
Primary Design Considerations
The primary purpose of a highway bridge is to safely carry (geometrically and structurally) the necessary traffic volumes and loads. Normally,
Precast-Concrete Plank
This is another type of floor deck that is used with steel-framed construction (Fig. 8.7). The plank is prefabricated in
Preliminary Design of Cable-Stayed Bridges
In general, the height of a pylon in a cable-stayed bridge is about 1â„6 to 1â„8 the main span. Depth
Potential energy
To see these principles applied, we analyze a very simple structure, a taut rope (see Fig. 1.5). Imagine that the