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Distortional buckling tests of cold-formed steel compression members at elevated temperatures
Authors:Thanuja Ranawaka
Affiliation:School of Urban Development, Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Abstract:
In recent times, light gauge cold-formed steel sections have been used extensively since they have a very high strength to weight ratio compared with thicker hot-rolled steel sections. However, they are susceptible to various buckling modes including a distortional mode and hence show complex behaviour under fire conditions. Therefore, a research project based on detailed experimental studies was undertaken to investigate the distortional buckling behaviour of light gauge cold-formed steel compression members under simulated fire conditions. More than 150 axial compression tests were undertaken at uniform ambient and elevated temperatures. Two types of cross sections were selected with nominal thicknesses of 0.60, 0.80, and 0.95 mm. Both low (G250) and high (G550) strength steels were used. Distortional buckling tests were conducted at six different temperatures in the range of 20-800 °C. The ultimate loads of compression members subject to distortional buckling were then used to review the adequacy of the current design rules at ambient and elevated temperatures. This paper presents the details of this experimental study and the results.
Keywords:Light gauge cold-formed steel members   Compression tests   Distortional buckling   Elevated temperatures   Fire safety design
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