
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Design of Z-section purlins under combined axial compression and bending
J. Becque
The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, SouthYorkshire, UK
K.J.R. Rasmussen
The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
ABSTRACT: The paper presents a design methodology for Z-section purlins subject to combined axial com-
pression and bending. A specific application arises when Z roof purlins are used as temporary struts in between
portal frames during construction and are thus subject to compression ...