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Predicting rotational restraint provided to wall girts and roof purlins by through-fastened metal panels
Abstract This paper introduces mechanics-based expressions for predicting the rotational restraint provided by through-fastened metal panels to Z- and C-section girts or purlins. The analytical prediction equations include the effect of local panel deformation at a screw, and girt or purlin flange bending at a through-fastened connection. Finite element parameter studies are performed to quantify the local fastener pull-out stiffness for a common panel profile, and flange bending stiffness is determined with a cantilever beam model. Rotational restraint experiments are conducted to validate the prediction equations. The through-fastened connection stiffness is simulated in a finite strip elastic buckling analysis with a rotational spring to demonstrate how system effects can be included in design.
Highlights ► This paper predicts the rotational restraint provided by the panel to the girt. ► Experiments are conducted to validate the prediction. ► The effect of the rotational restraint on a buckling analysis is shown.
Predicting rotational restraint provided to wall girts and roof purlins by through-fastened metal panels
Abstract This paper introduces mechanics-based expressions for predicting the rotational restraint provided by through-fastened metal panels to Z- and C-section girts or purlins. The analytical prediction equations include the effect of local panel deformation at a screw, and girt or purlin flange bending at a through-fastened connection. Finite element parameter studies are performed to quantify the local fastener pull-out stiffness for a common panel profile, and flange bending stiffness is determined with a cantilever beam model. Rotational restraint experiments are conducted to validate the prediction equations. The through-fastened connection stiffness is simulated in a finite strip elastic buckling analysis with a rotational spring to demonstrate how system effects can be included in design.
Highlights ► This paper predicts the rotational restraint provided by the panel to the girt. ► Experiments are conducted to validate the prediction. ► The effect of the rotational restraint on a buckling analysis is shown.
Predicting rotational restraint provided to wall girts and roof purlins by through-fastened metal panels
Gao, Tian (author) / Moen, Cristopher D. (author)
Thin-Walled Structures ; 61 ; 145-153
2012-01-01
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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