
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Extension of the DSM to welded H profile cross-sections
B. Rossi & Y. Li
University of Liège, Belgium
ABSTRACT: The objective of the paper is to assess the accuracy of current Direct Strength Method (DSM)
equations applied to steel structural welded H shapes in axial compression. This analysis focuses on welded
sections made of the same three grades, including sections characterized by local buckling with a significant
post-buckling reserve. The finite element model is described. Then, the results ...