Axial behaviour of prestressed high strength steel tubular members

Jie Wang, Sheida Afshan, Leroy Gardner

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Abstract

The axial behaviour of high strength steel tubular elements with internal prestress-ing cables, representing the chord members in prestressed trusses, is investigated herein. Ex-periments on tensile and compressive members were carried out, with the key variables exam-ined being the steel grade (S460 and S690), the initial prestress level and the presence of grout. FE models were developed to replicate the experiments and generate parametric results. The presence of cables was shown to enhance the tensile load-carrying capacity of the mem-bers while the application of prestress extended the elastic range. In compression, prestressing was detrimental, and a modified Perry-Robertson design approach was examined.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSDSS 2016 - Proceedings of the International Colloquium on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures
EditorsViorel Ungureanu, Dan Dubina
Place of PublicationBerlin, Germany
PublisherEuropean Convention for Constructional Steelwork
Pages997-1004
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9789291471331
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016
EventInternational Colloquium on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures, SDSS 2016 - Timisoara, Romania
Duration: 30 May 20161 Jun 2016

Conference

ConferenceInternational Colloquium on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures, SDSS 2016
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityTimisoara
Period30/05/161/06/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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