Strength and ductility of compact-flange I-girders in negative bending

This paper reviews available experimental and finite element test data pertaining to the negative moment-plastic rotation behavior of continuous-span steel I-girders with compact or ultra-compact flanges. Current American specification formulas for the pier-section strength of these types of members...

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Published in:Journal of constructional steel research 1998-03, Vol.45 (3), p.241-280
Main Authors: White, Donald W, Barth, Karl E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This paper reviews available experimental and finite element test data pertaining to the negative moment-plastic rotation behavior of continuous-span steel I-girders with compact or ultra-compact flanges. Current American specification formulas for the pier-section strength of these types of members and a moment-plastic rotation model recently developed by the authors are examined against the experimental and finite element test results. Several weaknesses in current specification provisions are observed. The new M-θ p model avoids these weaknesses and provides a lower-bound approximation of the complete moment-plastic rotation response at the pier section.
ISSN:0143-974X
1873-5983
DOI:10.1016/S0143-974X(97)00079-5