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The Plymouth Student Scientist

Document Type

Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Article

Abstract

This project investigates the effect of local imperfections on RHS truss members at elevated temperatures. The specific model used represents a realistic example of a RHS practical application and shows that local imperfections can have a detrimental effect on overall compressive resistance. Modelling showed that above 400C, a member with a local imperfection will experience global buckling and failure significantly quicker than a member without. In consequence, this paper concludes that all slender RHS members that are defined as a key element should be given suitable fire protection.

Publication Date

2019-07-24

Publication Title

The Plymouth Student Scientist

Volume

12

Issue

1

First Page

187

Last Page

206

ISSN

1754-2383

Deposit Date

2019-07-24

Embargo Period

2024-07-08

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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