Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Three-dimensional joist member design using equivalent beam theory
S.J. Kilber & A.E. Surovek
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
ABSTRACT: Using custom tables for joist members with the application of equivalent beam theory (EBT)
allows joist member limit states to be analyzed by strength checks built into the design software. The custom
tables for joist members are developed to represent approximate prismatic members based on the properties of
typical chord sizes readily used in industry.This study presents the validation of custom tables for joist members. ...