
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Behaviour of pitched-roof portal frames with tapered web and
flange members considering lateral restraints
I.M. Cristutiu & D.L. Nunes
“Politehnica” University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
ABSTRACT: Pitched-roof portal steel frame, ranging from short to long free span, is the most commonly used
type of structural system for single storey industrial buildings. Structural members are generally made of welded
plate I sections with tapered web. The tapering is made according to the distribution ...