Behaviour of Unrestrained Steel Beams, The

Synopsis

Shows details of the bending and twisting of a beam, demonstrating that a stocky beam collapses due to plasticity, while a slender beam collapses due to lateral torsional buckling. Presents formulae governing these aspects. Discusses warping and the effects of bracing.

Series

European Steel Design Education Programme

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £200.00 (inclusive)

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

building materials; civil engineering; steel beams; stress in materials

Sponsor

Name

Steel Construction Institute

Distributor

Name

European Steel Design Education Programme

Web

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