Verification Manual Swedish Codes

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VERIFICATION MANUAL
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March 2014
Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional - Verification Manual for Swedish Codes
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................................1
STEEL ..............................................................................................................................................................................................2
1. BSK 99 .........................................................................................................................................................................................3
VERIFICATION EXAMPLE 1 - SIMPLY FLEXURAL MEMBER SUPPORTED AGAINST LATERAL BUCKLING .............................................4
VERIFICATION EXAMPLE 2 - SIMPLY FLEXURAL MEMBER NOT SUPPORTED AGAINST LATERAL BUCKLING ......................................7
VERIFICATION EXAMPLE 3 - AXIAL COMPRESSION ..................................................................................................................11
VERIFICATION EXAMPLE 4 - COMBINED WEAK AXIS BENDING AND AXIAL COMPRESSION ............................................................15
VERIFICATION EXAMPLE 5 - IPE PROFILE LOADED IN UNI-AXIAL BENDING / AXIAL COMPRESSION I ..............................................19
VERIFICATION EXAMPLE 6 - IPE PROFILE LOADED IN UNI-AXIAL BENDING / AXIAL COMPRESSION II .............................................23
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INTRODUCTION
This verification manual contains numerical examples for structures prepared and originally calculated
by Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional version 2013. The comparison of results is
still valid for the next versions.
All examples have been taken from handbooks that include benchmark tests covering fundamental
types of behaviour encountered in structural analysis. Benchmark results (signed as “Handbook”) are
recalled, and compared with results of Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional (signed further
as “Robot”).
Each example contains the following parts:

- title of the problem
- specification of the problem
- Robot solution of the problem
- outputs with calculation results and calculation notes
- comparison between Robot results and exact solution
- conclusions
- hand calculations notes (only Norwegian code).
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STEEL

1. BSK 99

VERIFICATION EXAMPLE 1
- Simply flexural member supported against lateral
buckling
Example taken from handbook
DIMENSIONERING ENLIGT BSK
Stalbyggnadsinstituten; Publication 99; April 1990
written by Kurt Lundin
TITLE:
Simply flexural member supported against lateral buckling (page 107).
SPECIFICATION:
Design a simply supported beam spanning 4,0 m to carry a uniformly distributed load of qd = 18,0
kN/m. Assume that considered beam is laterally supported. Safety class 2 should also be taken into
consideration. It has been suggested that IPE 180 shape might be initially used. Use SS1412 steel
(fyk=260 MPa).
SOLUTION:
For analysed member pre-defined type of member MEMBER may be used. It can be set in Member
type combo-box. Any additional changes in MEMBER set of parameters are not necessary.
In the CALCULATIONS dialog box set Member Verification option for member 1 and switch off Limit
State – Service (only Ultimate Limit state will be analysed). Now, start the calculations by pressing
Calculation button.

Member Verification dialog box with most significant results data will appear on screen. Pressing the
line with results for member 1 opens the RESULTS dialog box with detailed results for the analysed
member.
The view of the RESULTS window is presented below. Moreover, the printout note containing the
same results data as in Simplified results tab of the RESULTS window is added.
RESULTS:

STEEL DESIGN
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CODE: BSK 99
ANALYSIS TYPE: Member Verification
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CODE GROUP:
MEMBER: 1 POINT: 2 COORDINATE: x = 0.50 L = 2.00 m
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LOADS:
Governing Load Case: 1 TEST
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MATERIAL
SS1412 fyk = 260.00 MPa
gm = 1.00 - Partial coefficient for tolerances
gn = 1.10 - Partial coefficient for safety class
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SECTION PARAMETERS: IPE 180

ht=18.00 cm
bf=9.10 cm Ay=14.560 cm2 Az=9.540 cm2 Ax=23.950 cm2
tw=0.53 cm Iy=1317.000 cm4 Iz=100.900 cm4 Ix=4.800 cm4
tf=0.80 cm Wely=146.333 cm3 Welz=22.176 cm3
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INTERNAL FORCES
Msyd = 36.00 kN*m
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CAPACITIES
Mryd = 39.24 kN*m
KL = 1 N,y = 1.13
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LATERAL BUCKLING PARAMETERS:

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BUCKLING PARAMETERS:
About Y axis: About Z axis:

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VERIFICATION FORMULAS:
Section check
Msyd/Mryd = 0.92 < 1.00 (BSK 6:243)
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Section OK !!!
COMPARISON:
Resistance, interaction expression Robot HANDBOOK
Design moment about Y-axis Msyd [kNm] 36,00 36,00
Moment capacity about Y-axis Mryd [kNm] 39,24 39,3
Check of the formula Msyd/Mryd < 1.00 0,92 0,92
(Section check 6:243 from the BSK99 code

- Simply flexural member not supported against lateral
buckling
TITLE:
Simply flexural member not supported against lateral buckling (page 108).
SPECIFICATION:
Design a simply supported beam spanning 9,0 m to carry a two concentrated forces of
Fd = 50,0 kN (as shown aside). Assume that considered beam is laterally supported at the points of
load application. Safety class 2 should also be taken into consideration. It has been suggested that
HEA 240 shape might be initially used. Use SS1412 steel (fyk=260MPa).
SOLUTION:
Define a new type of member. For analysed member pre-defined type of member MEMBER may be
initially used. It can be set in Member type combo-box. Press the Parameters button in DEFINITION-
MEMBERS tab, which opens MEMBER DEFINITION – PARAMETERS dialog box. Type a new name
GIRDER1 in the Member Type editable field. Switch Lateral buckling check-box on. For defining
internal supports against lateral buckling select Lateral buckling length coef. – Upper Flange button.
Then choose Intermediate bracings button that opens Internal Bracings dialog box. Switch on radio-
button real that is a part of Coordinate of the existing bracing field. In editable field put 2 co-ordinates
of lateral supports (3,0 and 6,0). Close dialog by pressing OK. Save the newly-created type of
member.

Calculations button.
member.
RESULTS:

STEEL DESIGN
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CODE: BSK 99
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CODE GROUP:
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LOADS:
Governing Load Case: 1 TEST
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MATERIAL
SS1412 fyk = 260.00 MPa
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SECTION PARAMETERS: HEA 240

ht=23.00 cm
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INTERNAL FORCES
Msyd = 150.00 kN*m

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CAPACITIES
Mryd = 176.02 kN*m
KL = 1 N,y = 1.10
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L1 = 3.00 m Lam,b = 0.48 Msycd = 150.00 kN*m
M1cr = 835.35 kN*m Om,b = 0.99 Mrycd = 174.90 kN*m
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Section check
Msyd/Mryd = 0.85 < 1.00 (BSK 6:243)
Vszd/Vrzd = 0.00 < 1.00 (BSK 6:261)
Member stability check
Msycd/Mrycd = 0.86 < 1.00 (BSK 6:243b)
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Section OK !!!

COMPARISON:
Design moment about Y-axis Msyd [kNm] 150,00 150,00
Moment capacity about Y-axis Mryd [kNm] 176,02 176
Lateral moment capacity about Y-axis Mrycd [kNm] 174,90 172
Check of the formula Msyd/Mryd < 1.00 0,85 0,85
(Section check 6:243 from the BSK99 code)
Check of the formula Msycd/Mrycd < 1.00 0,86 0,87
(Member stability check 6:243b from the BSK99 code)
CONCLUSION:
Small differences are caused by different way of rounding-off the cross sectional properties (cross
sectional area, section modulus, moment of inertia).
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- Axial compression
TITLE:
Axial compression (page 111).
SPECIFICATION:
A HEA 240 column is required to carry a factored load of 850 kN. The effective length along the weak
axis is Lcy = 5,5 m. Assume that safety class = 3 and the column is made of SS1412 steel
(fyk=240MPa).
SOLUTION:
For analysed member pre-defined type of member COLUMN may be used. It can be set in Member
type combo-box. Any additional changes in COLUMN set of parameters are not necessary.
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member.
RESULTS:
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STEEL DESIGN
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CODE: BSK 99
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CODE GROUP:
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LOADS:
Governing Load Case: 1 DL1
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MATERIAL
SS1412 fyk = 260.00 MPa
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SECTION PARAMETERS: HEA 240

ht=23.00 cm
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INTERNAL FORCES
Nsd = 850.00 kN
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CAPACITIES
Nrd = 1664.87 kN
KL = 1
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Ly = 5.50 m Lam,yc = 0.61 Lz = 5.50 m Lam,zc = 1.03
Bet,ly = 1.00 curve,y: b Bet,lz = 1.00 curve,z: c
Lcy = 5.50 m Om,yc = 0.82 Lcz = 5.50 m Om,zc = 0.51
Lam,y = 54.72 Nrycd = 1372.64 kN Lam,z = 91.62 Nrzcd = 841.93 kN
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Section check
Nsd/Nrd = 0.51 < 1.00 (BSK 6:23)
Nsd/Nrzcd = 1.01 > 1.00 (BSK 6:23)
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Incorrect section!!!
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COMPARISON:
Axial compression capacity (without buckling) Nrd [kNm] 1664,87 1660
Buckling coefficient about Z-axis zc [1] 0,51 0,5
Axial buckling capacity about Z-axis Nrzcd [kNm] 841,93 830
Check of the formula Nsd/Nrd < 1.00 0,51 0,51
Check of the formula Nsd/Nrzcd < 1.00 1,01 1,02
(Member stability check 6:23 from the BSK99 code
CONCLUSION:
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- Combined weak axis bending and axial compression
TITLE:
Combined weak axis bending and axial compression (page 113).
SPECIFICATION:
Investigate the acceptability of IPE 240 section used as a beam-column under the loading shown
aside. The effective length Lcy,z along both axes is 1,0*Ly =1,0*Lz = 3 m. Assume that safety class = 2
and the column is made of SS1412 steel (fyk=260MPa).
SOLUTION:
For analysed member pre-defined type of member COLUMN may be used. It can be set in Member
type combo-box. Any additional changes in COLUMN set of parameters are not necessary.
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Calculation button.
member.
RESULTS:
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STEEL DESIGN
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CODE: BSK 99
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CODE GROUP:
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LOADS:
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MATERIAL
SS1412 fyk = 260.00 MPa
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ht=24.00 cm
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INTERNAL FORCES
Nsd = 180.00 kN Mszd = -4.50 kN*m
Mszbd = -4.50 kN*m
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CAPACITIES
Nrd = 924.65 kN Mrzd = 13.97 kN*m
KL = 1 N,z = 1.25
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Bet,ly = 1.00 curve,y: a Bet,lz = 1.00 curve,z: b
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Section check
Mszd/Mrzd = 0.32 < 1.00 (BSK 6:243)
(Nsd/Nrzcd)âc + (Mszbd/Mrzd)^gzc = 0.91 < 1.00 (BSK 6:252b)
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Section OK!!!
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COMPARISON:
Buckling coefficient about Z-axis zc [1] 0,43 0,43
Axial buckling capacity about Z-axis Nrzcd [kNm] 395,82 390
Moment capacity about Z-axis Mrzd [kNm] 13,97 14
Check of the formula Mszd/Mrzd < 1.00 0,32 0,32
Check of the formula 0,91 0,92
(Nsd/Nrzcd)âc + (Mszbd/Mrzd)^gzc < 1.00
(Member stability check 6:252b from the BSK99 code
CONCLUSION:
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- IPE profile loaded in uni-axial bending / axial
compression I
TITLE:
IPE profile loaded in uni-axial bending and axial compression (page 116).
SPECIFICATION:
The column shown aside is pinned at the both ends about y-y and z-z axes. Additionally the column is
protected against buckling about weak Z axis. The effective length Lcy along strong Y axis is 1,0*Ly = 8
m. For the design value of the compressive force Nsd =500 kN and bending moment Msyd=150 kNm
check the column made of SS1412 steel. It has been suggested that a IPE 360 section may be
considered. Safety class 3 should be taken into calculations.
SOLUTION:
Define a new type of member. For analysed member pre-defined type of member COLUMN may be
initially opened. It can be set in Member type combo-box. Press the Parameters button in
DEFINITION-MEMBERS tab, which opens MEMBER DEFINITION – PARAMETERS dialog box. Type
a new name Column 1 in the Member Type editable field. Then select Buckling length coef Z icon. In
Buckling type diagrams dialog choose X icon for disabling the possibility of buckling about Z axis.
Save the newly-created type of member.
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State – Service (only Ultimate Limit State will be analysed). Now, start the calculations by pressing
member.
RESULTS:
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STEEL DESIGN
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CODE: BSK 99
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CODE GROUP:
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LOADS:
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MATERIAL
SS1412 fyk = 260.00 MPa

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ht=36.00 cm
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INTERNAL FORCES
Nsd = 500.00 kN Msyd = 150.00 kN*m

Msybd = 90.00 kN*m Vszd = 18.75 kN
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CAPACITIES
Nrd = 1575.82 kN Mryd = 221.00 kN*m

KL = 1 N,y = 1.13 Vrzd = 388.58 kN
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Ly = 8.00 m Lam,yc = 0.60
Bet,ly = 1.00 curve,y: a
Lcy = 8.00 m Om,yc = 0.89
Lam,y = 53.49 Nrycd = 1395.92 kN
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Section check
(Nsd/Nrd)^g0 + Msyd/Mryd = 0.91 < 1.00 (BSK 6:251a)
Vszd/Vrzd = 0.05 < 1.00 (BSK 6:261)
(Nsd/Nrycd)^gyc + Msybd/Mryd = 0.72 < 1.00 (BSK 6:252a)
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Section OK!!!
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COMPARISON:
Axial buckling capacity about Y-axis Nrycd [kN] 1395,92 1400
Equivalent design moment ( for buckling) Msybd [kNm] 90,00 90
Check of the formula (Nsd/Nrycd)^gyc + Msybd/Mryd < 1.00 0,72 0,72
(Stability check 6:252a from the BSK99 code)
Check of the formula (Nsd/Nrd)^g0 + Msyd/Mryd < 1.00 0,91 0,91
(Section check 6:251a from the BSK99 code)
CONCLUSION:
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- IPE profile loaded in uni-axial bending / axial
compression II
TITLE:
IPE profile loaded in uni-axial bending and axial compression (page 120).
SPECIFICATION:
The column shown aside is pinned at the both ends about y-y and z-z axes. The effective lengths
along both axes are Lcy = Lcz = 1,0*Ly = 2,4 m. For the design value of the compressive force Nsd =200
kN and two equal end moments Msyd=120 kNm check the column made of SS1412 steel. It has been
suggested that a IPE 300 section may be considered. Safety class 2 should be taken into calculations.
SOLUTION:
Define a new type of member. For analysed member pre-defined type of member COLUMN may be
initially opened. It can be set in Member type combo-box. Press the Parameters button in
DEFINITION-MEMBERS tab, which opens MEMBER DEFINITION – PARAMETERS dialog box. Type
a new name Column 1 in the Member Type editable field. Switch Lateral buckling check-box on. Save
the newly-created type of member.
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State – Service (only Ultimate Limit State will be analysed). Now, start the calculations by pressing
member.
RESULTS:
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STEEL DESIGN
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CODE: BSK 99
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CODE GROUP:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOADS:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATERIAL
SS1412 fyk = 260.00 MPa

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ht=30.00 cm
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INTERNAL FORCES
Nsd = 200.00 kN Msyd = 120.00 kN*m

Msybd = 120.00 kN*m
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CAPACITIES
Nrd = 1271.87 kN Mryd = 148.44 kN*m

KL = 1 N,y = 1.13
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L1 = 2.40 m Lam,b = 0.67 Msycd = 120.00 kN*m
M1cr = 366.35 kN*m Om,b = 0.93 Mrycd = 138.29 kN*m
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bet,ly = 1.00 curve,y: a Bet,lz = 1.00 curve,z: b
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Section check
(Nsd/Nrd)^g0 + Msyd/Mryd = 0.90 < 1.00 (BSK 6:251a)
(Nsd/Nrzcd)âc + (Msybd/Mrycd)^bc + (Mszbd/Mrzd)^gzc = 0.92 < 1.00 (BSK 6:253b)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Section OK !!!
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COMPARISON:
Axial buckling capacity about Z-axis Nrzcd [kN] 901,24 900
Equivalent design moment ( for buckling) Msybd [kNm] 120,00 120,00
Lateral moment capacity about Mrycd Y-axis [kNm] 138,29 136
Check of the formula (Nsd/Nrzcd)âc + (Msybd/Mrycd)^bc +
(Mszbd/Mrzd)^gzc < 1.00 0,92 0,91
(Stability check 6:253b from the BSK99 code)
CONCLUSION:
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SECTION PARAMETERS: IPE 180

LATERAL BUCKLING PARAMETERS:

About Y axis: About Z axis:

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SECTION PARAMETERS: HEA 240

Msyd = 150.00 kN*m

LATERAL BUCKLING PARAMETERS:

About Y axis: About Z axis:

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SECTION PARAMETERS: HEA 240

LATERAL BUCKLING PARAMETERS:

About Y axis: About Z axis:

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SECTION PARAMETERS: IPE 240

LATERAL BUCKLING PARAMETERS:

About Y axis: About Z axis:

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SS1412 fyk = 260.00 MPa

SECTION PARAMETERS: IPE 360

Nsd = 500.00 kN Msyd = 150.00 kN*m

Nrd = 1575.82 kN Mryd = 221.00 kN*m

LATERAL BUCKLING PARAMETERS:

About Y axis: About Z axis:

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SS1412 fyk = 260.00 MPa

SECTION PARAMETERS: IPE 300

Nsd = 200.00 kN Msyd = 120.00 kN*m

Nrd = 1271.87 kN Mryd = 148.44 kN*m

LATERAL BUCKLING PARAMETERS:

About Y axis: About Z axis:

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