Non-linear buckling analysis of a self-weighted metallic roof by FEM

  • Authors:

  • J. J. Del Coz DíAz;P. J. GarcíA Nieto;J. A. ViláN ViláN;J. L. SuáRez Sierra

  • Affiliations:

  • Construction Engineering Area, University of Oviedo, Departmental Building 7, Bureau 7.1.02, 33204, Gijón, Spain;Department of Mathematics, University of Oviedo, Faculty of Sciences, C/ Calvo Sotelo s/n, 33007, Oviedo, Spain;Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus de Lagoas-Marcosende, 36200, Vigo, Spain;Construction Engineering Area, University of Oviedo, Departmental Building 7, Bureau 7.1.02, 33204, Gijón, Spain

  • Venue:
  • Mathematical and Computer Modelling: An International Journal
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

This paper aims to describe the development of a numerical model to accurately simulate the non linear buckling of self-weighted metallic roofs by the finite element method (FEM), which has different span lengths, ranging from 22 to 30 m, and the same cross section. In this way, the collapse buckling load was calculated in two steps: firstly a linear buckling was carried out and secondly, an initial imperfection was added to the geometrical model and the non-linear analysis was performed. Finally the results and conclusions reached in this work are shown.