Instability mode interaction: From Van Der Neut model to ECBL approach

D Dubina, V Ungureanu - Thin-Walled Structures, 2014 - Elsevier
In the case of an ideal structure, the theoretical equilibrium bifurcation point and the
corresponding load, N cr, are obtained at the intersection of the pre-critical (primary) force …

Imperfection amplitudes for nonlinear analysis of open thin-walled steel cross-sections used in rack column uprights

MM Pastor, M Casafont, J Bonada, F Roure - Thin-walled structures, 2014 - Elsevier
When numerical models are used to predict behaviour of open thin-walled steel cross-
sections, the nonlinear analysis results can be influenced by the magnitudes introduced as …

Experimental investigation and numerical simulation of pallet-rack stub columns under compression load

P Zhang, MS Alam - Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2017 - Elsevier
North American standard requires physical tests to determine the capacity of a pallet-rack
stub column. While predicting the column capacity and stiffness, finite element method …