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CROSS-SECTION CLASS 4 CONCEPT

Introduction

This document provides a short introduction to Download Project Files:

the cross-section class 4 work�ow in SOFiSTiK.
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This project is fully done using Graphical User In- server: 
terface (GUI). However, it could be completely re-
produced via text input - CADINP language. The
intention of this tutorial is to guide you through a simple one-column example and intro-
duce the general work-�ow for cross-section class 4 in SOFiSTiK.

Hint: This tutorial is based on EN 1993-1-1 and EN 1993-1-5.

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Objectives

In SOFiSTiK there are two approaches to calculate cross-sections with a cross-section

class 4. First approach is to use the SIG NEFF method, the second approach is to use
the iterative method.

SIG NEFF (effective properties in AQUA)

Iterative Method (iteration of effective properties by using the real stresses)
Export effective cross-section properties to Excel via ResultViewer
Visualize the results via ResultViewer

See also

VERiFiCATiON Manual Design  DCE-EN30 Steel column with a class 4 cross-section:

PDF �les: dce-en30.pdf
Input �les: dce-en30.zip

Project Description

Geometry

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The cross-section class 4 concept will be shown on a simple one column example.

SIG NEFF method

By using the NEFF SIG SMIN method it is possible to de�ne only one effective cross-
section for the design and stability check, therefore the effective section modulus is de-
termined assuming that the cross-section is subject only to stresses due uniform axial
compression.

Hint: This approach checks the MOST UNFAVOURABLE case where all plates are under
compression. By using this method it is possible to use the effective properties for post-
processing (ResultViewer, Excel).

Title: SIG NEFF Work�ow for Cross-Section Class 4 | Quality: 1080p HD | Captions: Eng-
lish

SIG NEFF Work�ow for Cross-section Class 4 (1080p HD)

After the cross-section with the effective properties is created. You may use it as a nor-
mal cross-section for further cross-section resistance and stability checks.

Via Graphical User Interface only the case where the cross-section is subjected to
stresses due uniform axial compression can be calculated.

By using the CADINP input (text based) you may control the position of the null line by
de�ning the SMIN stresses for node (YMIN,ZMIN) and SMAX stress for node
(YMAX,ZMAX).

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Below you will see a simple example

+PROG AQUA
HEAD Materials and Cross-Section
NORM EN 1993-2005
ECHO SECT EXTR

STEE 1 S 275
LET#B 600-10/2-10/2
LET#H 600-20/2-10/2
LET#T 10

SECT 1 MNO 1 BET "SH"

PLAT NO YB ZB YE ZE T
1 -#B/2 -#H/2 +#B/2 -#H/2 #T
2 +#B/2 -#H/2 +#B/2 +#H/2 #T
3 +#B/2 +#H/2 -#B/2 +#H/2 #T*2
4 -#B/2 +#H/2 -#B/2 -#H/2 #T

! Control stresses position (null line)

NEFF SIG YMIN 0 ZMIN -300 YMAX 0 ZMAX 300 SMIN -200 SMAX 200
END

By de�ning the input above the program will set stress SMIN=-200 MPa (compression)
to node (YMIN,ZMIN)=(0,-300) mm and stress SMAX=200 MPa (tension) to node
(YMAX,ZMAX)=(0,300) mm

Iterative method

By using the iterative method (EN 1993-1-5, Annex E) for calculating the effective cross-
section properties, the effective CS properties will be calculated for the current stress
state, so it gives more realistic and economical results.

Important: The iterative method can be used ONLY for the THIN-WALLED cross-sections.

The iterative method will be automatically activated in the task “Steel - Resistance of
Cross Sections” if the design option “Nonlinear Stress with Strain Hardening” is se-
lected.

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