Design of metallic cold-formed thin-walled members (+CD-ROM)

This design handbook, with a free windows-based computer programme on CD-ROM, allows the user to easily evaluate the strength of a cross-section and the buckling resistance of steel and aluminium members. Highlighting the theoretical basis of problems and the design approach necessary to overcome them, it comprehansively covers design to Eurocode 9, and AISI specifications.
Design of Metallic Cold-formed Thin-walled Members is an essential handbook for structural engineers in the design office. The software programme enables quick, accurate calculations to be made, and can reduce design time considerably. It will also be of interest to academics and postgraduate students.

Preface. List of Symbols. 1. General Aspects. 1.1 Background. 1.2 Types and Shapes. 1.3 Behavioural Features. 1.4 Cold-Forming Techniques. 1.5 Materials. 1.6 Effects of Cold-Forming. 1.7 Cross-Sectional Properties. 1.8 Applications and Future Developments. CHAPTER 2: CODIFIED DESIGN BASIS 2.1 Basic Assumptions. 2.2 Steel Plate Buckling Overview 2.3 Aluminium Plate Buckling Overview CHAPTER 3: Eurocode 3. 3.1 Background. 3.2 Material Properties. 3.3 Section Properties. 3.4 Local Buckling. 3.5 Resistance of Cross-Sections. 3.6 Buckling Resistance. CHAPTER 4: Eurocode 9 4.1 Background. 4.2 General Rules. 4.3 Material Properties. 4.4 Section Properties. 4.5 Local Buckling. 4.6 Resistance of Cross-Sections. 4.7 Buckling Resistance. CHAPTER 5: AISI Specification 5.1 Background. 5.2 Material Properties. 5.3 Section Properties. 5.4 Local Buckling. 5.5 Resistance of Cross-Sections. 5.6 Buckling Resistance. CHAPTER 6: Comparison among Codes. 6.1 Examined Codes. 6.2 Elements Subjected to Uniform Stress Distribution. 6.3 Members in Bending. 6.4 Members in Compression. 6.5 Beam-Columns. 6.6 Application of Different Methodologies. CHAPTER 7: The Coldform Computer Program. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Menu Bar. 7.3 Tool Bar. 7.4 Data Window 7.5 Output Window. 7.6 Message Area. References.

A. Ghersi, University of Catania, Italy

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R. Landolfo, University of Chieti “G. D’Annunzio”, Italy

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F.M. Mazzolani, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy