Design Examples using

midas Gen to Eurocode 3

Integrated Design System for Building and General Structures
Introduction
This design example book provides a comprehensive guide for steel design as per Eurocode3-1-1:2005. Specifically,
this guide will review the design algorithms implemented in midas Gen, and go through detailed verification examples
and design tutorials. This book is helpful in understanding the Eurocode design concept and verifying design results
using midas Gen.

CHAPTER 1 Why midas Gen

This chapter describes the main features and advantages of midas Gen and showcases
prominent project applications.

CHAPTER 2 Steel Design Algorithms

This chapter discusses the general design concept of EN1993-1-1 and how it has been
implemented in midas Gen. This enables the user to understand the equations,
formulas, program limitations and development scope of the midas Gen design
features.

CHAPTER 3 Verification Examples

This chapter provides comparative results between design reports generated from
midas Gen and design examples from reference books. Numerous worked examples
for EN1993-1-1:2005 has been used to verify design results from midas Gen. 17 steel
examples of beam and column members has been included.

CHAPTER 4 Steel Design Tutorial

This chapter enables the user to get acquainted with the steel design procedure in
midas Gen as per EN1993-1-1: 2005. It encompasses the overall design procedure,
from generating load combinations to checking design results with updated sections.
 CHAPTER 1

Why midas Gen

Design Examples using midas Gen to Eurocode3
CHAPTER 1
Why midas Gen
CHAPTER 1. Why midas Gen

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CHAPTER 1. Why midas Gen

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 CHAPTER 2

Steel Design Algorithm

Design Examples using midas Gen to Eurocode3
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Steel Design Algorithm
as per EN1993-1-1:2005

2.1 Overview
(1) General
 Material Properties
 Section table for the application of Ultimate Limit State Check
(2) Ultimate Limit State Check
 Resistance of cross-sections
 Buckling resistance of members
(3) Serviceability Limit State Check
 Vertical deflections
 Horizontal deflections
 Dynamic effects

2.2 General
(1) Material Properties
 The nominal values of the yield strength (fy) and the ultimate strength (fu) for structural steel

t ≤ 40mm t > 40mm

Steel Grade fy 2 fu 2 fy 2 fu 2
(N/mm ) (N/mm ) (N/mm ) (N/mm )
S235 235 360 215 360

S275 275 430 255 410

S355 355 510 355 470

S450 440 550 410 550

 Modulus of Elasticity = 210,000 N/mm2

 Poisson’s Ratio, ν, = 0.3
 Thermal Coefficient = 12 x10-6 /oC
 Weight Density = 76.98 kN/m3

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(2) Section table for the application of Ultimate Limit State Check

Limit States
Cross section SB
Yielding FB(1) LTB
Strong axis Weak axis

Doubly Symmetric √ √ √ N/A √

I section
Singly Symmetric √ √ √ N/A N/A

Box √ √ √ √(2) N/A

Angle √ √ N/A N/A N/A

Channel √ √ √ N/A N/A

Tee √ √ N/A N/A N/A

Double Angle √ √ N/A N/A N/A

Double Channel √ √ √ N/A N/A

Pipe √ √ N/A N/A N/A

Solid Rectangle √ √ N/A N/A N/A

Solid Round √ √ N/A N/A N/A

U-Rib N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Note
FB: Flexural Buckling, SB: Shear Buckling, LTB: Lateral-Torsional Buckling
(1) Torsional Buckling and Torsional-Flexural Buckling are not evaluated.
(2) The thickness of two webs should be identical, and the member type should be “column” for the weak axis shear
buckling check.

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2.3 Ultimate Limit State Check

(1) Resistance of cross-sections
 Tension
𝐴𝑓𝑦
𝑁𝑝𝑙 ,𝑅𝑑 = 𝛾
𝑀0

 Design tension resistance

- The design ultimate resistance of the net cross-section at holes for fasteners is not considered
in midas Gen.

 Compression
- Design compression resistance

𝐴𝑓𝑦
𝑁𝑐,𝑅𝑑 = 𝛾 For class 1,2 and 3 cross sections
𝑀0

𝐴𝑒𝑓𝑓 𝑓𝑦
𝑁𝑐,𝑅𝑑 = For class 4 cross sections
𝛾𝑀 0

- In the case of unsymmetrical Class 4 sections, the additional moment due to the eccentricity of
the centroidal axis of the effective section is considered in midas Gen.

 Bending moment
- Design bending resistance

𝑊 𝑝𝑙 𝑓𝑦
𝑀𝑐,𝑅𝑑 = 𝑀𝑝𝑙 ,𝑅𝑑 = For class 1 or 2 cross sections
𝛾𝑀 0

𝑊 𝑒𝑙 ,𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑦
𝑀𝑐,𝑅𝑑 = 𝑀𝑒𝑙 ,𝑅𝑑 = For class 3 cross sections
𝛾𝑀 0

𝑊 𝑒𝑓𝑓 ,𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑦
𝑀𝑐,𝑅𝑑 = For class 4 cross sections
𝛾𝑀 0

 Shear
- Design shear resistance in the absence of torsion

𝐴𝑣 𝑓𝑦 3
𝑉𝑝𝑙 ,𝑅𝑑 = 𝛾𝑀 0

- The shear area Av is calculated based on the clause 6.2.6 (3) as per EN1993-1-1
- Rolled I and H sections, load parallel to web: A − 2bt f + t w + 2r t f
- but not less than Design elastic shear resistance is not applied.

 Shear Buckling
- The shear buckling resistance for webs without intermediate stiffeners is calculated, according
to section 5 of EN 1993-1-5, if

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ℎ𝑤 𝜀 235
> 72 𝜂 𝜀=
𝑡𝑤 𝑓𝑦 𝑁 𝑚𝑚 2

- For steel grades up to and including S460: η =1.20

- For higher steel grades: η =1.00
- Design resistance
𝜂 𝑓𝑦𝑤 ℎ 𝑤 𝑡
𝑉𝑏,𝑅𝑑 = 𝑉𝑏𝑤 ,𝑅𝑑 + 𝑉𝑏𝑓 ,𝑅𝑑 ≤ 3 𝛾𝑀 1

ℎ𝑤 𝑡
𝑉𝑏𝑤 ,𝑅𝑑 = 𝜒𝑤 𝑓𝑦𝑤 3𝛾 𝑀 1
𝑏 𝑓 𝑡 𝑓2 𝑓 𝑦𝑓 2
𝑀𝐸𝑑
𝑉𝑏𝑓,𝑅𝑑 = 1−
𝑐𝛾 𝑀 1 𝑀𝑓 ,𝑅𝑑

- Stiffener design to resist shear buckling is not provided in midas Gen.

- Stiffener type for end supports is assumed as a non-rigid end post.
- It is assumed that the length of an unstiffened plate, ‘a’ is the same as the unbraced length.
 Torsion
- The torsional resistance is not checked.

 Bending and Shear

- The effect of shear force on the moment resistance is considered.
- Where the shear force is less than half the plastic shear resistance, its effect on the moment
resistance is neglected.
- Where 𝑉𝐸𝐷 ≥ 0.5𝑉𝑝𝑙 ,𝑅𝑑

I-cross-sections with equal flanges and bending about the major axis

𝜌𝐴 2
𝑤
𝑊 𝑝𝑙 ,𝑦 − 𝑓𝑦
4𝑡 𝑤
𝑀𝑦 ,𝑉,𝑅𝑑 = 𝛾𝑀 0

but, 𝑀𝑦,𝑉,𝑅𝑑 ≤ 𝑀𝑦,𝑐,𝑅𝑑

2
2𝑉 𝐸𝐷
𝜌= −1 Torsion is not considered when calculating ρ
𝑉𝑝𝑙 ,𝑅𝑑

For the other cases

𝑀𝑉,𝑅𝑑 = 1 − 𝜌 𝑀𝑐,𝑅𝑑

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 Bending and Axial Force

- The effect of axial force on the moment resistance is considered.
- Class 1 and 2 cross sections
For doubly symmetrical I- and H-sections, allowance is not made for the effect of the axial force
on the plastic resistance moment about the y-y axis when both the following criteria are
satisfied:

0.5 ℎ 𝑤 𝑡 𝑤 𝑓𝑦
𝑁𝐸𝑑 ≤ 0.25 𝑁𝑝𝑙 ,𝑅𝑑 𝑁𝐸𝑑 ≤ 𝛾𝑀 0

For doubly symmetrical I- and H-sections, allowance is not made for the effect of the axial force
on the plastic resistance moment about the z-z axis when:

ℎ 𝑤 𝑡 𝑤 𝑓𝑦
𝑁𝐸𝑑 ≤ 𝛾𝑀 0

The following equations are used for standard rolled I or H sections and for welded I or H
sections with equal flanges:

𝑀𝑁,𝑦,𝑅𝑑 = 𝑀𝑝𝑙 ,𝑦 ,𝑅𝑑 1 − 𝑛 1 − 0.5𝑎 but 𝑀𝑁,𝑦,𝑅𝑑 ≤ 𝑀𝑝𝑙 ,𝑦,𝑅𝑑

for 𝑛 ≤ 𝑎 : 𝑀𝑁,𝑧,𝑅𝑑 = 𝑀𝑝𝑙 ,𝑧,𝑅𝑑

𝑛 −𝑎 2
for 𝑛 > 𝑎 : 𝑀𝑁,𝑧,𝑅𝑑 = 𝑀𝑝𝑙 ,𝑧,𝑅𝑑 1 − 1−𝑎

Where 𝑛 = 𝑁𝐸𝑑 𝑁𝑝𝑙 ,𝑅𝑑

𝑎 = 𝐴 − 2𝑏𝑡𝑓 𝐴 but 𝑎 ≤ 0.5

 Bending and Axial Force

α β
M y ,Ed M z ,Ed
+ ≤ 1 for Class 1&2 sections
M N ,y ,Rd M N ,z ,Rd
I and H section: α=2; β=5n but β≥1

N Ed M M
+ M y ,Ed + M z ,Ed ≤ 1 for Class 1,2,3 & 4 sections
N Rd y ,Rd z ,Rd

 Bending, Shear and Axial Force

- Where the shear force exceeds 50% of the plastic shear resistance, its effect on the moment of
resistance is reflected in the formula above.
- Mpl,y,Rd and Mpl,z,Rd are replaced by My,v,Rd and Mz,v,Rd respectively in the following equations to
consider shear effect in the above criterion a).

𝑀𝑁,𝑦,𝑅𝑑 = 𝑀𝑝𝑙 ,𝑦,𝑅𝑑 1 − 𝑛 / 1 − 0.5 𝑎𝑤

𝑀𝑁,𝑧,𝑅𝑑 = 𝑀𝑝𝑙 ,𝑧,𝑅𝑑 1 − 𝑛 / 1 − 0.5 𝑎𝑟

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- My, Rd and Mz, Rd are replaced by My,v,Rd and Mz,v,Rd respectively in the above criterion b) to
consider shear effect.

(2) Buckling resistance of members

 Uniform members in compression
N Ed
For slenderness λ ≤ 0.2 or for N cr
≤ 0.04 the buckling effects are ignored.
𝐴𝑓𝑦 𝐴𝑒𝑓𝑓 𝑓𝑦
𝜆= 𝑁𝑐𝑟
for Class 1,2 and 3 cross-sections 𝜆= 𝑁𝑐𝑟
for Class 4 cross-section

Ncr is the elastic critical force for the relevant buckling mode based on the gross cross sectional
properties.

𝜋 2 𝐸𝐼
𝑁𝑐𝑟 =
𝐿2𝑒

 Flexural buckling is checked for the L, C, I, T, Box, Pipe, Double L, and Double C section.
 Torsional and torsional-flexural buckling is not checked.
 Design buckling resistance

𝜒𝐴 𝑓𝑦
𝑁𝑏,𝑅𝑑 = for Class 1,2 and 3 cross-sections
𝛾𝑀 1

𝜒 𝐴𝑒𝑓𝑓 𝑓𝑦
𝑁𝑏,𝑅𝑑 = for Class 4 cross-sections
𝛾𝑀 1

1 2
𝜒= but 𝜒 ≤ 1.0 Ф = 0.5 1 + 𝛼 𝜆 − 0.2 + 𝜆
Ф+ Ф2 −𝜆 −2

Buckling Curve a0 a b c d

Imperfection factor α 0.13 0.21 0.34 0.49 0.76

 Uniform members in bending

- For the uniform and doubly symmetric I cross-sections only, the lateral torsional buckling check
is provided.
- It is assumed that the section is loaded through its shear center, and the boundary conditions
at each end are both restrained against lateral movement and restrained against rotation
about the longitudinal axis.
𝑀𝐸𝐷 2
- For slenderness 𝜆𝐿𝑇 ≤ 𝜆𝐿𝑇,0 or for 𝑀𝑐𝑟
≤ 𝜆𝐿𝑇,0 the lateral torsional buckling effects are
ignored.

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Mcr is the elastic critical moment for lateral-torsional buckling.

𝑊𝑦 𝑓𝑦
𝜆𝐿𝑇 = 𝑀𝑐𝑟
𝜆𝐿𝑇,0 = 0.4 The value of Cl depends on the moment distribution along the
member which is calculated based on the table in the following
page

𝜋 2 𝐸𝐼𝑧 𝐼𝑤 𝐿2𝑐𝑟 ,𝐿𝑇 𝐺𝐼𝑡 𝐸 𝐼𝑧 (ℎ−𝑡 𝑓 )2

𝑀𝑐𝑟 = 𝐶𝑙 𝐿2 + 𝐺 = 2(𝑙+𝑣) 𝐼𝑤 = : Warping Constant
𝑐𝑟 ,𝐿𝑇 𝐼𝑧 𝜋 2 𝐸𝐼𝑧 4

- If the member type is column, C1 is calculated based on the table below. EN 1993-1-1: 1992
Annex.

- If the member type is beam, C1 is calculated based on the table below.

Conditions Bending moment diagram k C1
1.0 1.132
Case 1
0.5 0.972
1.0 1.285
Class 2
0.5 0.712
1.0 Same as
Case 3
0.5 Case 1
1.0 Same as
Case 4
0.5 Case 2
1.0 Same as
Case5
0.5 Case 1

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 Design buckling Resistance

𝑊𝑦 = 𝑊𝑝𝑙 ,𝑦 for Class 1 or 2 cross-section
𝑓𝑦
𝑀𝑏,𝑅𝑑 = 𝜒𝐿𝑇 𝑊𝑦 𝑊𝑦 = 𝑊𝑒𝑙,𝑦 for Class 3 cross-section
𝛾𝑀 1
𝑊𝑦 = 𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑓 ,𝑦 for Class 1 or 2 cross-section

1
𝜒𝐿𝑇 = but 𝜒𝐿𝑇 ≤ 1.0
2
Ф𝐿𝑇 + Ф𝐿𝑇 2 +𝜆𝐿𝑇

2
Ф𝐿𝑇 = 0.5 1 + 𝛼𝐿𝑇 𝜆𝐿𝑇 − 0.2) + 𝜆𝐿𝑇

Buckling Curve a b c d

Imperfection factor αLT 0.21 0.34 0.49 0.76

- The method in the Clause 6.3.2.3 and 6.3.2.4 of EC3 are not considered.

 Uniform members in bending and axial compression

- For members which are subjected to combined bending and axial compression, the resistance
to lateral and lateral-torsional buckling is verified by the following criteria.

𝑁𝐸𝑑 𝑀𝑦 ,𝐸𝑑 +∆𝑀𝑦 ,𝐸𝑑 𝑀𝑧,𝐸𝑑 +∆𝑀𝑧 ,𝐸𝑑

𝜒 𝑦 𝑁 𝑅𝑘 + 𝑘𝑦𝑦 𝑀 𝑦 ,𝑅𝑘 + 𝑘𝑦𝑧 𝑀 𝑧,𝑅𝑘 ≤1
𝛾𝑀1 𝜒 𝐿𝑇 𝜒 𝐿𝑇
𝛾𝑀1 𝛾𝑀1

𝑁𝐸𝑑 𝑀𝑦 ,𝐸𝑑 +∆𝑀𝑦 ,𝐸𝑑 𝑀𝑧,𝐸𝑑 +∆𝑀𝑧,𝐸𝑑

𝜒 𝑧 𝑁 𝑅𝑘 + 𝑘𝑧𝑦 𝑀 𝑦 ,𝑅𝑘 + 𝑘𝑧𝑧 𝑀 𝑧,𝑅𝑘 ≤1
𝛾𝑀1 𝜒 𝐿𝑇 𝜒 𝐿𝑇
𝛾𝑀1 𝛾𝑀1

Kyy, kyz, kzy, kzz are the interaction factors. These values are obtained from Annex A in EN 1993-1-1: 2005.
Cmy, Cmz, CmLT in Annex A can be either user defined or auto-calculated.

Vales for NRk = fyAi, Mi,Rk=fyWi and ∆Mi,Ed

Class 1 2 3 4
Aj A A A Aeff
Wy Wpl,y Wpl,y Wel,y Weff,y
Wz Wpl,z Wpl,z Wel,z Weff,z
ΔMy, Ed 0 0 0 eNy ,NEd
ΔMz, Ed 0 0 0 eNz ,NEd

- When the design axial force, NEd is larger than Ncr,z or Ncr,TF, the criteria above are not
applied.
- General method of the clause 6.3.4 is not considered.

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2.4 Serviceability Limit State Check

(1) Vertical Deflection

 Vertical deflection can be checked for beam member.

 Remaining total deflection (wmax) caused by the permanent and variable actions is
automatically checked based on the serviceability load combinations.
 The default limit value is set to L/250
 The deflection due to the variable actions can be checked manually by adding load combination
consisting of variable actions and changing the limit value

(2) Horizontal Deflection

 Horizontal deflection can be checked for column members.
 Horizontal displacement over a story height Hi is automatically checked based on the
serviceability load combinations.
 The default limit value is set to Hi/300.
 Overall horizontal displacement over the building height H should be checked separately.

(3) Dynamic effects

 The vibration of structures is not checked.

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Verification Examples
Design Examples using midas Gen to Eurocode3
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Steel Design Verification Examples

3.1 Cross-section resistance under combined bending and shear

A short-span (1.4m), simply supported, laterally restrained beam is to
be designed to carry a central point load of 1050 KN, as shown in the
right figure. The arrangement of the figure results in a maximum
design shear force VED of 525 KN and a maximum design bending
moment MED of 367.5 kNm. In this example a 406 x 178 x 74 UB in
grade S275 steel is assessed for its suitability for this application.

3.1.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.1.2 Section Properties

Section Name 406 x 178 x 74 UB

Depth (H) 412.8mm
Width (B) 179.5mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 16.0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 9.5 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 9450.0mm2
Shear area (Asz) 4184.0 mm2

3.1.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition

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SF
Beam Diagram
BM

3.1.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Shear resistance 689.25kN 689.2kN 0.01%
Bending resistance 412.50kNm 412.0kNm 0.12%
Combined resistance 386.55kNm 386.8kNm 0.06%

3.1.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification 1. Cross-section classification (clause 5.5.2)
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand
ε = 235/fy = 235/275 = 0.92
flanges.
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
Outstand flange in compression (Table 5.2, sheet 2):
-. e = SQRT ( 235/fy ) = 0.92
C =(b - tw – 2r)/2 = 74.8 mm
-. b/t = BTR = 4.67
c/tf = 74.8/16.0 =4.68
-. sigma1 = 0.278 kN/mm^2.
Limit for Class 1 flange=9ε=8.32
-. sigma2 = 0.278 kN/mm^2.
8.32>4.68 ∴ flange is Class 1
-. BTR < 9*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ).

Web – internal part in bending (Table 5.2, sheet 1):

( ). Determine classification of bending Internal Parts.
C = h - 2tf – 2r = 360.4 mm
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
c/tw = 360.4/9.5 = 37.94
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92
Limit for Class 1 web = 72ε = 66.56
-. d/t = HTR = 37.94
66.56 > 37.94 ∴ web is Class 1
-. sigma1 = 558989.618 KPa.
Therefore, the overall cross – section classification is Class
-. sigma2 = -558989.618 KPa.
1.
-. HTR < 72*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ).

2. Check Bending Moment Resistance 2. Bending resistance of cross – section (clause

( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about major axis. 6.2.5)
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ]
W pl ,y f y
-. Wply = 0.0015 m^3. Mc,y, Rd = for Class 1 or 2 cross –sections
γM 0
-. Mc_Rdy = Wply * fy / Gamma_M0 = 412.50 kN-m. The design bending resistance of the cross-section
275 × 10 3 × 275 6
Mc,y, Rd = = 412× 10 N mm = 412 KNm
( ). Check ratio of moment resistance (M_Edy/Mc_Rdy). 1.00

M_Edy 367.50 412 KNm > 367.5 KNm

-. ------------ = ------------- = 0.891 < 1.000 ---> O.K. ∴ cross-section resistance in bending is acceptable.
Mc_Rdy 412.50

3. Shear resistance of cross-section 3. Shear resistance of cross-section of cross-section

( ). Calculate shear area. (clause 6.2.6)
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6, EN1993-1-5:04 5.1 NOTE 2 ] A v (f y /3)
Vpl, Rd = γM 0
-. eta = 1.2 (Fy < 460 MPa.)

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-. r = 10.2000 mm. For a rolled I section, loaded parallel to the web,

-. Avy = Area - hw*tw = 5832.4000 mm^2. the shear area Av is given b y
-. Avz1 = eta*hw*tw = 4341.1200 mm^2. Av = A – 2btf + (tw + r) tf ( bur not less than ηhwtw)
-. Avz2 = Area - 2*B*tf + (tw + 2*r)*tf = 4184.4000
η= 1.2 (from EN 1993-1-5, though the UK National
mm^2.
Annex may specify an alternative value).
-. Avz = MAX[ Avz1, Avz2 ] = 4341.1200 mm^2.

( ). Calculate plastic shear resistance in local-z direction

hw = (h – 2tf) =412.8 – (2 × 16.0) = 380.8 mm
(Vpl_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.6 ] ∴ Av = 9450 – (2 × 179.5 × 16.0) +(9.5 +10.2) × 16.0
2
-. Vpl_Rdz = [ Avz*fy/SQRT(3) ] / Gamma_M0 = 689.25 = 4184 mm
2
kN. (but not less than 1.2 × 380.8 × 9.5 = 4341 mm )
4341 × (275/3)
Vp1,Rd = 1.00
= 689200 N = 689.2 KN
( ). Shear Buckling Check. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6 ]
-. HTR < 72*e/Eta ---> No need to check!
Shear buckling need not be considered, provided
hw ε
( ). Check ratio of shear resistance (V_Edz/Vpl_Rdz). ≤ 72 for unstiffened webs
tw η
( LCB = 1, POS = J ) ε 0.92
72 = 72 × = 55.5
-. Applied shear force : V_Edz = 525.00 kN. η 1.2
V_Edz 525.00 Actual hw/tw= 380.9/9.5 = 40.1
-. ------------- = ----------- = 0.762 < 1.000 ---> O.K. 40.1 ≤ 55.5 ∴ no shear buckling check required
Vpl_Rdz 689.25 689.2 > 525 KN ∴ shear resistance is acceptable

4. Check Interaction of Combined Resistance 4. Resistance of cross-section to combined bending

( ). Calculate Major reduced design resistance of bending
and shear (clause 6.2.8)
and
shear. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ]
The applied shear force is greater than half the
-. In case of V_Edz / Vpl_Rdz > 0.5 (equal flanges)
-. Rho = { 2*(V_Edz/Vpl_Rdz) - 1 }^2 = 0.274 plastic shear resistance of the cross-section,
-. My.V_Rd1= [ Wply - {Rho*Aw^2/(4*tw)} ]*fy / therefore a reduced moment resistance My,V,Rd must
Gamma_M0 = 386.55 kN-m. be calculated. For an I section (with equal flanges)
-. My_Rd = MIN [ My.V_Rdy1, Mc_Rdy ] = 386.55 kN-m. and bending about the major axis, clause 6.2.8(5)
and equation (6.30) may be utilized.
( ). Calculate Minor reduced design resistance of benging
and (W pl ,y −ρA 2w /4t w )f y
shear. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ]
My, V, Rd = γM 0
but My,V, Rd ≤ My,c, Rd
-. In case of V_Edy / Vpl_Rdy < 0.5 2V ED 2 2 × 525 2
ρ= −1 = −1 = 0.27
V pl ,Rd 689.2
-. Mz_Rd = Mc_Rdz = 73.42 kN-m.

2
( ). Check general interaction ratio. Aw = hwtw = 380.8 × 9.5 = 3617.6 mm
1501000 −0.27× 3617.62 /4× 9.5 )× 275
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.1 (6.2) ] - Class1 or Class2 ⇒ My, V, Rd = 1.0
= 386.8 KN
N_Ed M_Edy M_Edz
-. Rmax1 = --------- + ----------- + ---------
386.8 KNm > 376.5 KNm
N_Rd My_Rd Mz_Rd
= 0.951 < 1.000 ---> O.K. ∴ cross-section resistance to combined bending and
shear is acceptable
( ). Check interaction ratio of bending and axial force
member.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.9 (6.31 ~ 6.41) ] - Class1 or Class2
-. n = N_Ed / Npl_Rd = 0.000
Conclusion
-. a = MIN[ (Area-2b*tf)/Area, 0.5 ] = 0.392
A 406 × 178 × 74 UB in grade S275 steel is suitable
-. Alpha = 2.000
-. Beta = MAX[ 5*n, 1.0 ] = 1.000 for the arrangement and loading shown by Fig. 6.13

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-. N_Ed < 0.25*Npl_Rd = 649.69 kN.

-. N_Ed < 0.5*hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 497.42 kN.
Therefore, No allowance for the effect of axial force.
-. Mny_Rd = Mply_Rd = 386.55 kN-m.
-. Rmaxy = M_Edy / Mny_Rd = 0.951 < 1.000 ---> O.K.

-. N_Ed < hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 1675.52 kN.

Therefore, No allowance for the effect of axial force.
-. Mnz_Rd = Mplz_Rd = 73.42 kN-m.
-. Rmaxz = M_Edz / Mnz_Rd = 0.000 < 1.000 ---> O.K.

-. Rmax2 = MAX[ Rmaxy, Rmaxz ] = 0.951 < 1.000 --->

O.K.

[Reference]
L.Gardner and D.A.Nethercot, Designers’ Guide to
EN 1993-1-1, The Steel Construction Institute,
Thomas Telford, 53-55 (Example 6.5)

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3.2 Cross-section resistance under combined bending and compression

A member is to be designed to carry a combined major axis moment and an axial force. In this example,
a cross-sectional check is performed to determine the maximum bending moment that can be carried by
a 457 × 191 × 98 UB in grade S235 steel, in the presence of an axial force of 1400 KN.

3.2.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.2.2 Section Properties

Section Name 406 x 178 x 74 UB

Depth (H) 412.8mm
Width (B) 179.5mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 16.0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 9.5 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 9450.0mm2
Shear area (Asz) 4184.0 mm2

3.2.3 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Shear resistance 689.25kN 689.2kN 0.01%
Bending resistance 412.50kNm 412.0kNm 0.12%
Combined resistance 386.55kNm 386.8kNm 0.06%

3.2.4 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification 1. Cross-section classification under pure
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand compression (clause 5.5.2)
flanges.
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] ε = 235/fy = 235/235 = 1.00
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 1.00 Outstand flanges (Table 5.2, sheet 2):
-. b/t = BTR = 4.11 C =(b - tw – 2r)/2 = 80.5 mm
-. sigma1 = 112000.000 KPa. c/tf = 80.5/19.6 =4.11
-. sigma2 = 112000.000 KPa. Limit for Class 1 flange=9ε=9.0
-. BTR < 9*e (Class 1: Plastic). 9.0>4.11 ∴ flange is Class 1
( ). Determine classification of compression Internal
Parts. Web – internal part in bending (Table 5.2, sheet 1):
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] C = h - 2tf – 2r = 407.6 mm
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 1.00 c/tw = 407.6/11.4 = 35.75

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-. d/t = HTR = 35.75 Limit for Class 2 web = 38ε = 38.0

-. sigma1 = 112000.000 KPa. 38.0 > 35.75 ∴ web is Class 2
-. sigma2 = 112000.000 KPa. Under pure compression, the overall cross-section
-. HTR < 38*e ( Class 2 : Compact ). classification is therefore Class 2.

2. Check Axial and Bending Resistance 2. Bending and axial force (clause 6.2.9.1)
( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression
member (Kl/i). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ]
-. Kl/i = 32.3 < 200.0 ---> O.K. No reduction to the plastic resistance moment due to the
effect of axial force is required when both of the following
( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd). criteria are satisfied.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ] NEd ≤ 0.25N pi, Rd
-. Nc_Rd = fy * Area / Gamma_M0 And
= 2937.50 kN 0.5h w t w f y
NEd =
γM 0
( ). Check ratio of axial resistance (N_Ed/Nc_Rd). NEd = 1400 KN
N_Ed 1400.00 Af y 12500 × 235
-. ---------- = ------------ = 0.477 < 1.000 ---> O.K. Npl, Rd = = = 2937.5 KN
γM 0 1.0
Nc_Rd 2937.50 0.25 Npl, Rd = 733.9 KN
733.9 KN < 1400 KN ∴ equation (6.33) is not satisfied
( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about major axis.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ] 0.5h w t w f y 0.5 × 467.2− 2 × 19.6 × 11.4 × 235
-. Wply = 0.0022 m^3. = = 573.3 KN
γM 0 1.0
-. Mc_Rdy = Wply * fy / Gamma_M0 = 524.05 kN-m.
573.3 KN < 1400 KN ∴ equation (6.34) is not satisfied
-. N_Ed > 0.25*Npl_Rd = 695.92 kN.
-. N_Ed > 0.5*hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 573.31 kN. Therefore, allowance for the effect of axial force on the
Therefore, Allowance for the effect of axial force. plastic moment resistance of the cross-section must made.

3. Reduced plastic moment resistance (clause

3. Check Interaction of Combined Resistance 6.2.9.I(5))
( ). Calculate Major reduced design resistance of benging
and shear. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ] 1−n
-. In case of V_Edz / Vpl_Rdz < 0.5 M N,y, Rd = Mpl, y, Rd but M N,y, Rd ≤ Mpl, y, Rd
1−0.5a
-. My_Rd = Mc_Rdy = 524.05 kN-m. Where
n = NEd/ Mpl, y, Rd = 1400/2937.5 = 0.48
( ). Calculate Minor reduced design resistance of benging a = (A – 2btf)/A = [12500 –(2 × 192.8 × 19.6)]/12500
and shear. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ] = 0.40
W pl ,y f y 2232000 × 235
-. In case of V_Edy / Vpl_Rdy < 0.5 Mpl, y, Rd = = = 524.5 KNm
γM 0 1.0
-. Mz_Rd = Mc_Rdz = 89.06 kN-m. 1−0.48
⇒ M N,y, Rd = 524.5 × = 342.2 KNm
1−(0.5 × 0.40)

( ). Check interaction ratio of bending and axial force

member. Conclusion
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.9 (6.31 ~ 6.41) ] - Class1 or Class2 In order to satisfy the cross-sectional checks of clause
-. n = N_Ed / Npl_Rd = 0.477 6.2.9, the maximum bending moment that can be carried
-. a = MIN[ (Area-2b*tf)/Area, 0.5 ] = 0.395 by a 457 × 191 × 98 UB in grade S235 steel, in the
-. Alpha = 2.000 presence of an axial force 1400 KN is 342.2 KNm.
-. Beta = MAX[ 5*n, 1.0 ] = 2.383

-. N_Ed > 0.25*Npl_Rd = 695.92 kN.

[Reference]
-. N_Ed > 0.5*hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 573.31 kN.
L.Gardner and D.A.Nethercot, Designers’ Guide to
Therefore, Allowance for the effect of axial force.
EN 1993-1-1, The Steel Construction Institute,
-. Mny_Rd = MIN[ Mply_Rd*(1-n)/(1-0.5*a), Mply_Rd ]
= 341.88 kN-m. Thomas Telford, 57-59 (Example 6.6)

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3.3 Buckling resistance of a compression member

A circular hollow section (CHS) member is to be used as an internal column
in a multi-storey building. The column has pinned boundary conditions at
each end, and the inter-storey height is 4m, as shown in the right figure.
The critical combination of actions results in a design axial force of 1630 KN.
Assess the suitability of a hot-rolled 244.5 x 10 CHS in grade S275 steel for
this application.

3.3.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.3.2 Section Properties

Section Name 244.5 X 10 CHS

Thickness (T) 10.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 7370 mm2
Modulus of Elasticity (Wel,y) 415 000 mm3
Modulus of Elasticity (Wpl,y) 550 000 mm3
Moment of Inertia (I) 50 750 000 mm4

3.3.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition

3.3.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Shear resistance 2026.75 kN 2026.8 kN 0.00%
Bending resistance 1836.70 kNm 1836.5 kNm 0.06%

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3.3.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Class of Cross Section 1. Cross-section classification (clause 5.5.2)
( ). Determine classification of tublar section(hollow
pipe). ε = 235/fy = 235/275 = 0.92
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 3 of 3) ] Tubular sections (Table 5.2, sheet 3):
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92 d/t = 244.5/10.0 =24.5
-. d/t = DTR = 24.45 2
Limit for Class 1 section =50 ε =42.7
-. DTR < 50*e^2 ( Class 1 : Plastic ). 42.7 > 24.5 ∴ section is Class 1

2. Check Axial Resistance 2. Cross Section Compression resistance (clause

( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression member
(Kl/i) [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ] 6.2.4)
-. Kl/i = 48.2 < 200.0 ---> O.K.
Af y
Nc, Rd = for Class 1,2 or 3 cross-sections
γM 0
( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd).
7370 × 275 3
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ] ∴ Nc, Rd = = 2026.8 × 10 N = 2026.8 KN
1.00
-. Nc_Rd = fy * Area / Gamma_M0 = 2026.75 kN. 2026.8 > 1630 KN
∴ cross-section resistance is acceptable
( ). Check ratio of axial resistance (N_Ed/Nc_Rd).
N_Ed 1630.00
-. --------- = ------------- = 0.804 < 1.000 ---> O.K. 3. Member Buckling resistance in compression
Nc_Rd 2026.75 (clause 6.3.1)
χAf y
( ). Calculate buckling resistance of compression member Nb, Rd = for Class 1,2 or 3 cross-sections
γM 1
(Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 ] 1
χ = but ≤ 1.0
-. Beta_A = Aeff / Area = 1.000 ϕ+ ϕ 2 − λ2
-. Lambda1 = Pi * SQRT(Es/fy) = 86.815 where
-. Lambda_by = {(KLy/iy)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) = 2
Ф= 0.5*1 + α(λ - 0.2) + λ ]
0.555 and
-. Ncry = Pi^2*Es*Ryy / KLy^2= 6571.49 kN. Af y
-. Lambda_by > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncry > 0.04 λ= for Class 1,2 or 3 cross-sections
N cr
--> Need to check.
-. Alphay = 0.210 Elastic critical force and non-dimensional slenderness for
-. Phiy = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphay*(Lambda_by-0.2) flexural buckling
+ Lambda_by^2 ] = 0.691 π2 EI π2 × 210000 × 50730000
Ncr = = = 6571 KN
-. Xiy = MIN [ 1 / [Phiy + SQRT(Phiy^2 - Lambda_by^2)], L cr 2 4000 2

1.0 ] = 0.906 7370 × 275

∴ λ= = 0.56
6571 × 10 3
-. Nb_Rdy = Xiy*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1
= 1836.70 kN.
Selection of buckling curve and imperfection factor α
-. Lambda_bz = {(KLz/iz)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) =
For a hot-rolled CHS, use buckling curve a (Table 6.5
0.555
(Table 6.2 of EN 1993-1-)).
-. Ncrz = Pi^2*Es*Rzz / KLz^2 = 6571.49 kN.
For curve buckling curve a, α = 0.21 (Table 6.4 (Table 6.1
-. Lambda_bz > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncrz > 0.04 --> Need to
of EN 1993-1-1)).
check.
-. Alphaz = 0.210
Buckling curves
-. Phiz = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphaz*(Lambda_bz-0.2) 2
ϕ = 0.5[1 + 0.21 × (0.56 - 0.2) + 0.56 ] = 0.69
+ Lambda_bz^2 ] = 0.691 1
-. Xiz = MIN [ 1 / [Phiz + SQRT(Phiz^2 - Lambda_bz^2)], χ =
0.69+ 0.69− 0.56 2
1.0 ] = 0.906
0.91 × 7370 × 275 3
-. Nb_Rdz = Xiz*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1 Nb, Rd = = 1836.5 × 10 N = 1836.5 KN
1.0
= 1836.70 kN. 1836.5 > 1630 KN ∴ buckling resistance is acceptable

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( ). Check ratio of buckling resistance (N_Ed/Nb_Rd).

-. Nb_Rd = MIN[ Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz ] = 1836.70 kN.
Conclusion
N_Ed 1630.00 The chosen cross-section, 244.5 × 10 CHS, in grade S275
-. --------- = ------------- = 0.887 < 1.000 ---> O.K. steel is acceptable.
Nb_Rd 1836.70

[Reference]
L.Gardner and D.A.Nethercot, Designers’ Guide to
EN 1993-1-1, The Steel Construction Institute,
Thomas Telford, 66-68 (Example 6.7)

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3.4 I-section beam design under shear force and bending moment
A simply supported primary beam is required to span 10.8m and
to support two secondary beams as shown in Fig.6.24. The
secondary beams are connected through pin plates to the web of
the primary beam, and full lateral restraint may be assumed at
these points. Select a suitable member for the primary beam
assuming grade S275 steel.

3.4.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.4.2 Section Properties

Section Name 762 X 267 X 173 UB

Depth (H) 762.2 mm
Width (B) 266.7 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 21.6 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 14.3 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 22 000mm2
Shear area (Asz) 11 500.2 mm2

3.4.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition

SF

Beam Diagram

BM

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3.4.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Shear resistance 1958.93kN 1959.00kN 0.00%
Bending resistance 1705.00kNm 1704.00kNm 0.06%
Combined resistance 1511.41kN 1469.00kN 2.81%

3.4.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification 1. Cross-section classification
( ). compression outstand flanges (Flange)
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92 ε = 235/fy = 235/275 = 0.92
-. b/t = BTR = 5.08
-. sigma1 = 228745.362 KPa. Outstand flanges (Table 5.2, sheet 2):
-. sigma2 = 228745.362 KPa. C =(b - tw – 2r)/2 = 109.7 mm
-. BTR < 9*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ). c/tf = 109.7/21.6 = 5.08
Limit for Class 1 flange=9ε= 8.32
( ). bending Internal Parts (Web) 8.32 > 5.08 ∴flange is Class 1
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92
-. d/t = HTR = 47.97 Web – internal part in bending (Table 5.2, sheet 1):
-. sigma1 = 588373.896 KPa. C = h - 2tf – 2r = 686.0 mm
-. sigma2 = -588373.896 KPa. c/tw = 686.0/14.3 = 48.0
-. HTR < 72*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ). Limit for Class 1 web = 72ε = 66.6
66.6 > 48.0 ∴ web is Class 1
2. Shear resistance of cross-section
( ). Calculate shear area.
2. Shear resistance of cross-section
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6, EN1993-1-5:04 5.1 NOTE 2 ]
-. eta = 1.2 (Fy < 460 MPa.)
A v (f y /3)
-. r = 0.0165 m. Vp1,Rd =
γM0
-. Avy = Area - hw*tw = 0.0117 m^2. For a rolled I section, loaded parallel to the web, the
-. Avz1 = eta*hw*tw = 0.0123 m^2. shear area Av, is given by
-. Avz2 = Area - 2*B*tf + (tw + 2*r)*tf Av = A – 2btf + (tw + r) tf (but not less than ηhwtw)
= 0.0115 m^2. η= 1.2 (from Eurocode 3 –part 1.5, though the UK
-. Avz = MAX[ Avz1, Avz2 ] = 0.0123 m^2. National Annex may specify an alternative value).

( ). Plastic shear resistance (Vpl_Rdz) hw = (h – 2tf) = 762.2 – (2 × 21.6) = 719.0 mm

[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.6 ] ∴ Av = 22000 – (2 × 266.7 × 21.6) + (14.3 + 16.5)× 21.6
2
-. Vpl_Rdz = [ Avz*fy/SQRT(3) ] / Gamma_M0 = 9813 mm
2
= 1958.93 kN. (but not less than 1.2 × 719.0 × 14.3 = 12338mm )
-. Avz = 1.23380e-002
-. Fy = 2.75000e+005 12338 × (275/3)
Vp1,Rd = = 1959000 N = 1959 KN
1.00
-. Gamma_M0 = 1.00

Shear buckling need not be considered, provided

( ). Shear Buckling Check [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6 ] hw ε
-. HTR < 72*e/Eta ---> No need to check! ≤ 72 for unstiffened webs
tw η
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92 ε 0.92
72 = 72 × = 55.5
-. d/t = HTR = 47.97 η 1.2
Actual hw/tw= 719.0/14.3 = 50.3
50.3 ≤ 55.5 ∴ no shear buckling check required

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( ). Check ratio of shear resistance (V_Edz/Vpl_Rdz). 1959 > 493.2 KN

( LCB = 1, POS = J ) ∴ shear resistance is acceptable
-. Applied shear force : V_Edz = 493.17 kN.
V_Edz 493.17
-. ---------- = ------------ = 0.252 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Vpl_Rdz 1958.93

3. Bending resistance of cross-section

( ). Plastic resistance moment about major axis.
3. Bending resistance of cross-section
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ]
W pl ,y f y
-. Wply = 0.0062 m^3. Mc, y, Rd = for Class 1 or 2 cross-sections
γM0
-. Mc_Rdy = Wply * fy / Gamma_M0 EN 1993-1-1 recommends a numerical value of γM0 =
= 1705.00 kN-m. 1.00 (through for buildings to be constructed in the UK,
reference should be made to the National Annex). The
( ). Ratio of moment resistance (M_Edy/Mc_Rdy). design bending resistance of the cross-section
M_Edy 1232.94
-. ---------- = ------------- = 0.723 < 1.000 ---> O.K. 6198 × 10 3 × 275 6
Mc_Rdy 1705.00 Mc, y, Rd = = 1704 × 10 Nmm
1.00
( ). Plastic resistance moment about minor axis.
= 1704 kNm
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ]
-. Wplz = 0.0008 m^3.
1704 KNm > 1362 KNm
-. Mc_Rdz = Wplz * fy / Gamma_M0
= 221.92 kN-m. ∴ cross-section resistance in bending is acceptable
( ). Ratio of moment resistance (M_Edz/Mc_Rdz).
M_Edz 0.00
-. ---------- = ------------- = 0.000 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Mc_Rdz 221.92

4. Combined bending and shear resistance

4. Combined bending and shear resistance
( ). Major reduced design resistance of bending
Clause 6.2.8 states that provided the shear force
and shear [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ]
VEd is less than half the plastic shear resistance
-. In case of V_Edz / Vpl_Rdz < 0.5
Vpl,Rd its effect on the moment resistance may be
-. My_Rd = Mc_Rdy = 1705.00 kN-m.
neglected except where shear buckling reduces the
section resistance. In this case, there is no
( ). Minor reduced design resistance of bending
reduction for shear buckling (see above), and
and shear [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ]
maximum shear force (VEd=493.2kN) is less than
-. In case of V_Edy / Vpl_Rdy < 0.5
half the plastic shear resistance (Vpl,Rd=1959kN).
-. Mz_Rd = Mc_Rdz = 221.92 kN-m.
Therefore, resistance under combined bending and
shear is acceptable.
( ). General interaction ratio [ Eurocode3:05
6.2.1 (6.2) ] - Class1 or Class2
N_Ed M_Edy M_Edz
-. Rmax1 = -------- + --------- + ----------
N_Rd My_Rd Mz_Rd
= 0.723 < 1.000 ---> O.K.

( ). Interaction ratio of bending and axial force

member [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.9 (6.31 ~ 6.41) ]
- Class1 or Class2
-. Alpha = 2.000
-. Beta = MAX[ 5*n, 1.0 ] = 1.000

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-. n = N_Ed / Npl_Rd = 0.000

-. a = MIN[ (Area-2b*tf)/Area, 0.5 ] = 0.476
-. Mny_Rd = MIN[ Mply_Rd*(1-n)/(1-0.5*a),
Mply_Rd ] = 1705.00 kN-m.

-. Rmaxy = M_Edy / Mny_Rd = 0.723 < 1.0 --->

O.K.
-. In case of n < a
-. Mnz_Rd = Mplz_Rd = 221.92 kN-m.
-. Rmaxz = M_Edz / Mnz_Rd = 0.0 < 1.0 ---> O.K.
-. Rmax2 = max[Rmaxy, Rmaxz] = 0.723 < 1.0 -->
O.K.
-. Rmax = MAX[Rmax1, Rmax2] = 0.723 < 1.0 -->O.K

[Reference]
L.Gardner and D.A.Nethercot, Designers’ Guide
to EN 1993-1-1, The Steel Construction Institute,
Thomas Telford, 74-79 (Example 6.8)

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3.5 Member resistance under combined major axis bending and axial
compression

A rectangular hollow section (RHS) member is to be used as a primary

floor beam of 7.2 m span in a multi-storey building. Two design point
loads of 58 KN are applied to the primary beam (at locations B and C)
from secondary beams, as shown in the right figure. The secondary
beams are connected through fin plates to the webs of the primary
beam, and full lateral and torsional restraint may be assumed at these
points. The primary beam is also subjected to a design axial force of 90
KN.
Assess the suitability of a hot-rolled 200 X 100 X 16 RHS in grade S355
steel for this application. In this example the interaction factors kij (for member checks under
combined bending and axial compression) will be determined using alternative method 1 (Annex A)

3.5.1 Material Properties

Material S355 fy = 355 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.5.2 Section Properties

Section Name 200 X 100 X 16 RHS

Depth (H) 200.0 mm
Width (B) 100.0 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 16 .0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 16.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 8300 .0 mm2
Shear area (Asz) 5533.3 mm2

3.5.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition

SF
Beam Diagram
BM

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3.5.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Axial resistance 2999.75kN 2946.50 kN 1.78%
Shear resistance 1154.60kN 1134.00kN 1.78%
Bending resistance 179.28kNm 174.30 kNm 2.78%
Buckling resistance 1247.29kN 1209.00kN 3.07%

3.5.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification 1.Cross-section classification (clause 5.5.2)
( ). Determine classification of compression Internal
ε = 235/fy = 235/355 = 0.81
Parts.
For a RHS the compression width c may be taken as
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
h (or b) – 3t.
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81
-. d/t = HTR = 3.25
Flange-internal part in compression (Table 5.2, sheet 1):
-. sigma1 = 0.376 kN/mm^2.
C = b - 3t = 100 – (3 16.0) = 52.0 mm
-. sigma2 = 0.376 kN/mm^2.
c/t = 52.0/16.0 = 3.25
-. HTR < 33*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ).
Limit for Class 1 flange=33ε= 26.85
26.85 > 3.25 ∴flange is Class 1
( ). Determine classification of bending and compression
Internal Parts.
Web – internal part in compression (Table 5.2, sheet 1):
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
C = h - 3t = 200.0 – (3 X 16.0) = 152.0 mm
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81
c/t = 152.0/16.0 = 9.50
-. d/t = HTR = 9.50
Limit for Class 1 web = 33ε = 26.85
-. sigma1 = 0.624 kN/mm^2.
26.85 > 9.50 ∴web is Class 1
-. sigma2 = -0.603 kN/mm^2.
The overall cross-section classification is therefore Class
-. Psi = [2*(Nsd/A)*(1/fy)]-1 = -0.940
1 (under pure compression).
-. Alpha = 0.524 > 0.5
-. HTR < 396*e/(13*Alpha-1) ( Class 1 : Plastic ).

2. Check Axial Resistance. 2.Compression resistance of cross-section (clause

( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression member 6.2.4)
(Kl/i). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ] The design compression resistance of the cross-section
-. Kl/i = 64.3 < 200.0 ---> O.K. Nc, Rd
Af y
Nc, Rd = for class 1,2 and 3 cross-sections
γM0
( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd). 8300 × 355
= = 2946500 N = 2946.5 KN
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ] 1.00
2946.5 KN > 90 KN ∴ acceptable
-. Nc_Rd = fy * Area / Gamma_M0 = 2999.75 kN.

( ). Check ratio of axial resistance (N_Ed/Nc_Rd).

N_Ed 90.00
-. ---------- = ----------- = 0.030 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Nc_Rd 2999.75

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3. Check Bending Moment Resistance About Major 3.Bending resistance of cross-section (clause 6.2.5)
Axis Maximum bending moment
( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about major axis. My, Ed = 2.4 × 58 = 139.2 KN
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ]
-. Wply = 0.0005 m^3. The design major axis bending resistance of the cross-
-. Mc_Rdy = Wply * fy / Gamma_M0 = 179.28 kN-m. section.
W pl ,y f y
Mc, y, Rd = for Class 1 or 2 cross-sections
γM0
( ). Check ratio of moment resistance (M_Edy/Mc_Rdy). 491000 × 355 6
= = 174.3 × 10 Nmm
M_Edy 139.20 1.00

-. ---------- = ------------- = 0.776 < 1.000 ---> O.K. = 174.3 KNm

Mc_Rdy 179.28 174.3 KNm > 139.2 KNm ∴ acceptable

4.Shear resistance of cross-section (clause 6.2.6 )

4. Shear resistance of cross-section
Maximum shear force
( ). Calculate shear area.
VED = 58.0 KN
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6, EN1993-1-5:04 5.1 NOTE 2 ]
-. Avy = Area * B/(B+h) = 0.0028 m^2.
The design plastic shear resistance of the cross-section
-. Avz = Area * h/(B+h) = 0.0056 m^2. A v (f y /3)
Vp1,Rd =
γM0
( ). Calculate plastic shear resistance in local-z direction Or a rolled RHS of uniform thickness, loaded parallel to
(Vpl_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.6 ] the depth, the shear area Av is given by

-. Vpl_Rdz = [ Avz*fy/SQRT(3) ] / Gamma_M0 = 1154.60

kN Av = Ah/(b + h) = 8300 × 200/(100 + 200)
2
( ). Shear Buckling Check. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6 ] = 5533.3 mm
-. HTR < 72*e/Eta ---> No need to check!
Shear buckling need to not be considered, provided
hw ε
( ). Check ratio of shear resistance (V_Edz/Vpl_Rdz). ≤ 72 for unstiffened webs
tw η
( LCB = 1, POS = J ) η= 1.2 (from EN 1993-1-5, though the UK National Annex
-. Applied shear force : V_Edz = 58.00 kN. may specify an alternative value).
V_Edz 58.00
-. ----------- = ------------ = 0.050 < 1.000 ---> O.K. hw = (h – 2t) = 200 – (2 × 16.0) = 168 mm
Vpl_Rdz 1154.60 ε 0.81
72 = 72 × = 48.8
η 1.2
Actual hw/tw= 200/16.0 = 12.5
12.5 ≤ 48.8 ∴ no shear buckling check required
1134 > 58.0 KN ∴ shear resistance is acceptable

5.Cross-section resistance under Bending, Shear

5. CHECK INTERACTION OF COMBINED RESISTANCE
( ). Calculate Major reduced design resistance of benging
and axial force (clause 6.2.10)
and shear. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ] Provided the shear force VED is less than 50% of the
-. In case of V_Edz / Vpl_Rdz < 0.5 design plastic shear resistance V p1,Rd and provided shear
-. My_Rd = Mc_Rdy = 179.28 kN-m. buckling is not a concern, than the cross-section need
only satisfy the requirements for bending and axial force
( ). Calculate Minor reduced design resistance of benging (clause 6.2.9).
and shear. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ]
-. In case of V_Edy / Vpl_Rdy < 0.5 In this case VED < 0.5 Vp1,Rd , and shear buckling is not a
-. Mz_Rd = Mc_Rdz = 105.44 kN-m. concern (see above). Therefore, cross-section only need
be checked for bending and axial force.
( ). Check general interaction ratio.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.1 (6.2) ] - Class1 or Class2 No reduction to the major axis plastic resistance moment

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N_Ed M_Edy M_Edz due to the effect of axial force is required when both of
-. Rmax1 = --------- + ------------ + ------------ the following criteria are satisfied:
N_Rd My_Rd Mz_Rd NED ≤ 0.25 Np1,Rd
= 0.806 < 1.000 ---> O.K. 0.5h w t w f y
NED ≤
γM0

( ). Check interaction ratio of bending and axial force

0.25 Np1,Rd = 0.25 × 2946.5 = 736.64 KN
member.
736.64 KN > 90KN ∴ equation (6.33) is satisfied
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.9 (6.31 ~ 6.41) ] - Class1 or Class2
-. n = N_Ed / Npl_Rd = 0.030 0.5h w t w f y 0.5 × 168.0 × 2 × 16.0 × 355
-. Alpha = MIN[ 1.66/(1-1.13*n^2), 6.0 ] = 1.662 = = 954.2 KN
γM0 γM0
-. Beta = MIN[ 1.66/(1-1.13*n^2), 6.0 ] = 1.662 954.2 KN > 90KN ∴ equation (6.34) is satisfied
-. N_Ed < 0.25*Npl_Rd = 749.94 kN.
-. N_Ed < 0.5*hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 477.12 kN. Therefore, no allowance for the effect of axial force on
Therefore, No allowance for the effect of axial force. the major axis plastic moment resistance of the cross-
-. Mny_Rd = Mply_Rd = 179275.00 kN-mm. section need be made.
-. Rmaxy = M_Edy / Mny_Rd = 0.776 < 1.000 ---> O.K.

-. N_Ed < hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 954.24 kN.

Therefore, No allowance for the effect of axial force.
-. Mnz_Rd = Mplz_Rd = 105435.00 kN-mm.
6.Member buckling resistance in compression
-. Rmaxz = M_Edz / Mnz_Rd = 0.000 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
(clause 6.3.1)
-. Rmax2 = MAX[ Rmaxy, Rmaxz ] = 0.776 <1.000 ---> O.K. χAf y
Nb, Rd = for Class 1,2 or 3 cross-sections
γM1
1
χ = but ≤ 1.0
ϕ+ ϕ 2 − λ 2
where
2
Ф= 0.5*1 + α(λ- 0.2) + λ ]
( ). Calculate buckling resistance of compression member
(Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 ] and
-. Beta_A = Aeff / Area = 1.000 Af y
λ= for Class 1,2 or 3 cross-sections
N cr
-. Lambda1 = Pi * SQRT(Es/fy) = 76.409
-. Lambda_by = {(KLy/iy)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A)
= 1.404 Elastic critical force and non-dimensional slenderness for
-. Ncry = Pi^2*Es*Ryy / KLy^2 = 1522.48 kN. flexural buckling
-. Lambda_by > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncry > 0.04 For buckling about the major (y-y) axis, Lcr should be
--> Need to check. taken as the full length of the beam(AD), which is 7.2 m.
-. Alphay = 0.210 For buckling about the minor (z-z)axis, Lcr should be taken
-. Phiy = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphay*(Lambda_by-0.2) + as the maximum length between points of lateral
Lambda_by^2 ] = 1.613 restraint, which is 2.4 m. Thus,
-. Xiy = MIN [ 1 / [Phiy + SQRT(Phiy^2 -
π 2 EI π 2 × 210000 × 36780000 3
Lambda_by^2)], 1.0 ] = 0.416 Ncr ,y = = = 1470 X 10
L cr 2 72002
-. Nb_Rdy = Xiy*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1 = 1470 KN
= 1247.29 kN. 8300 × 355
∴λ= = 1.42
1470 × 10 3
-. Lambda_bz = {(KLz/iz)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) π 2 EI π 2 × 210000 × 11470000 3
Ncr ,z = = = 4127 X 10
L cr 2 2400 2
= 0.842
-. Ncrz = Pi^2*Es*Rzz / KLz^2 = 4227.99 kN. = 4127 KN
8300 × 355
-. Lambda_bz < 0.2 or N_Ed/Ncrz < 0.04 ∴λ= = 0.84
4127 × 10 3
--> No need to check.

Selection of buckling curve and imperfection factor α

For a hot-rolled RHS, use buckling curve a (Table 6.5
(Table 6.2 of EN 1993-1-1)).
For curve buckling curve a, α = 0.21 (Table 6.4 (Table 6.1

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of EN 1993-1-1))

Buckling curves : major (y-y)axis

2
ϕy = 0.5 × [1 + 0.21 × (1.42 - 0.2) + 1.42 ] =1.63
1
∴ χy = = 0.41
1.63 + 1.63 2 − 1.42 2

0.41 × 8300 × 355 3

Nb,y, Rd = = 1209 × 10 =1209 KN
1.0
1209 KN > 90 KN
∴ major axis flexural buckling resistance is acceptable

Buckling curve: minor (z-z) axis

2
ϕz = 0.5 × [1 + 0.21 × (0.84 - 0.2) + 0.84 ] = 0.92
1
∴ χy = = 0.77
0.92 + 0.922 − 0.84 2
0.77 × 8300 × 355 3
Nb,y, Rd = = 2266 × 10 = 2266 KN
1.0
2266 KN > 90 KN
∴ minor axis flexural buckling resistance is acceptable

( ). Calculate equivalent uniform moment factors 7.Member buckling resistance in combined

(Cmy,Cmz,CmLT). [ Eurocode3:05 Annex A. Table A.1, bending and axial compression (clause 6.3.3)
A.2 ]
-. Cmy,0 = 0.989 Non-dimensional slenderness
-. Cmz,0 = 1.005 From the flexural buckling check:
-. Cmy (Default or User Defined Value) = 1.000 λy = 1.42 and λz = 0.84 ∴ λmax = 1.42
-. Cmz (Default or User Defined Value) = 1.000 From the lateral torsional buckling check:
-. CmLT (Default or User Defined Value) = 1.000 λLT = 0.23 and λ0 = 0.23

( ). Check interaction ratio of bending and axial Equivalent uniform moment factors Cmi
compression member. [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1, 6.2.9.3 N ED
Cmy, 0 = 0.79 +0.21 ψy +0.36(ψy - 0.33)
(6.61, 6.62), Annex A ] N cr ,y
90
-. kyy = 1.046 0.79 + (0.21 1.0 ) + 0.36 (1.0 - 0.33)
1470
-. kyz = 0.609 = 1.01
-. kzy = 0.681 Cmz, 0 = Cmz need not be considered since Mz ,ED =0.
-. kzz = 1.035 M y ,ED A
εy = for class 1,2 and 3 cross-sections
-. Xiy = 0.416 N ED W el ,y
139.2 × 10 6 8300
-. Xiz = 0.771 = = 34.9
90 × 10 3 368000
-. XiLT = 1.000 IT 29820000
αLT = 1 - ≥ 1.0 = 1 - = 0.189
-. N_Rk = A*fy = 2999.75 kN. Iy 36780000
εy αLT
-. My_Rk = Wply*fy = 179.28 kN-m. Cmy = Cmz,0+(1-Cmy,0) =1.01 + ( 1 –
1+ εy αLT
-. Mz_Rk = Wplz*fy = 105.44 kN-m.
34.9 × 0.189
-. N_Ed*eNy = 0.0 (Not Slender) 1.01 )
1+( 34.9 × 0.189)
-. N_Ed*eNZ = 0.0 (Not Slender) = 1.01
2 αLT
CmLT = Cmy
1−(N Ed /N cr ,z ) 1−(N Ed /N cr ,T )
2 0.189
= 1.01
1−(904127 ) 1−(90415502 )
≥ 1.0 (but ≥ 1.0) ∴ CmLT = 1.00

Interaction factors kij

N_Ed μy 1
-. Rmax_LT1 = ----------------------------- kyy = CmyCmLT
1− N ED /N cr ,y C yy
Xiy*N_Rk/Gamma_M1 0.96 1
M_Edy + N_Ed*eNy = 1.01 × 1.00 × × =1.06
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+ kyy * --------------------------------- μy 1 Wy
kzy = CmyCmLT 0.6
XiLT*My_Rk/Gamma_M1 1− N ED /N cr ,y C zy Wz
M_Edz + N_Ed*eNz 0.99 1
= 1.01 × 1.00 × × × 0.6 ×
+ kyz * ---------------------------- 1− 90/1470 0.95

Mz_Rk/Gamma_M1 1.33
=0.69
1.27

= 0.885 < 1.000 ---> O.K

Check compliance with interaction formulae
N_Ed (equations (6.61) and (6.62))
-. Rmax_LT2 = ----------------------------- N ED M y ,ED M z ,Ed
Xiz*N_Rk/Gamma_M1 + kyy + kzy ≤1
χ y N RK /γ M 1 χ LT M y ,RK /γ M 1 M z ,RK / γ M 1
M_Edy + N_Ed*eNy 90 139.2
⇒ + 1.06 ×
+ kzy * ---------------------------------- (0.41 × 2947)/1.0 (0.97 × 174.3 )/1.0
XiLT*My_Rk/Gamma_M1 = 0.07 + 0.87 = 0.94
M_Edz + N_Ed*eNz 0.94 ≤ 1.0 ∴ equations (6.61) is satisfied
+ kzz * --------------------------- N ED M y ,ED M z ,Ed
+ kzy + kzz ≤1
Mz_Rk/Gamma_M1 χ z N RK /γ M 1 χ LT M y ,RK /γ M 1 M z ,RK /γ M 1
= 0.568 < 1.000 ---> O.K. 90 139.2
⇒ + 0.69 ×
(0.77 × 2947)/1.0 (0.97 × 174.3 )/1.0
= 0.04 + 0.57 = 0.61
-. Rmax = MAX[ MAX(Rmax1, Rmax2),
0.61 ≤ 1.0 ∴ equations (6.62) is satisfied
MAX(Rmax_LT1, Rmax_LT2) ]
Therefore, a hot-rolled 200 × 100 × 16 RHS in grade
= 0.885 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
S355 steel is suitable for this application.

[Reference]
L.Gardner and D.A.Nethercot, Designers’ Guide
to EN 1993-1-1, The Steel Construction Institute,
Thomas Telford, 81-89 (Example 6.9)

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3.6 Member resistance under combined bi-axial bending and axial

compression

An H section member of length 4.2 m is to be designed as a ground floor column in a multi-storey

building. The frame is moment resisting in-plane and pinned out-of-plane, with diagonal bracing
provided in both directions. The column is subjected to major axis bending die to horizontal forces
and minor axis bending due to eccentric loading from the floor beams. From the structural analysis,
the design action effects of Fig.6.29 arise in the column.
Assess the suitability of a hot-rolled 305 X 305 X 240H section in grade S275 steel for this application.

3.6.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.6.2 Section Properties

Section Name 305 X 305 X 240H

Depth (H) 352.5 mm
Width (B) 318.4 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 37.70 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 23.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 30600.0 mm2
Shear area (Asz) 8033.0 mm2

3.6.3 Analysis Model

Beam
Diagram

Axial force(NEd) Bending moment (My,Ed) Bending moment (Mz,Ed)

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3.6.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Axial resistance 8415.00kN 8415.00kN 0.00%
Shear resistance 1168.75 kNm 1168.00kNm 0.06%
Bending resistance 1366.36kN 1275.00kN 6.69%
Reduced plastic moment resistance 770.79kNm 773.80kNm 0.39%

3.6.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification
Cross-section classification (clause 5.5.2)
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand
ε = 235/fy = 235/275 = 0.92
flanges.
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92 Outstand flanges (Table 5.2, sheet 2):
-. b/t = BTR = 3.51 C =(b - tw – 2r)/2 = 132.5 mm
-. sigma1 = 213390.031 KPa. c/tf = 132.5/37.7 = 3.51
-. sigma2 = 141865.416 KPa. Limit for Class 1 flange=9ε= 8.32
-. BTR < 9*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ). 8.32 > 3.51 ∴flange is Class 1

( ). Determine classification of compression Internal Web – internal part in bending (Table 5.2, sheet 1):
Parts. C = h - 2tf – 2r = 246.7 mm
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] c/tw = 246.7/23.0 = 10.73
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92 Limit for Class 1 web = 33ε = 30.51
-. d/t = HTR = 10.73 30.51 > 10.73 ∴ web is Class 1
-. sigma1 = 201819.634 KPa.
-. sigma2 = 23016.967 KPa. The overall cross-section classification is therefore Class
-. HTR < 33*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ). 1.

2. Check Axial Resistance. Compression resistance of cross-section (clause

6.2.4)
( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression member The design compression resistance of the cross-section
Af y
(Kl/i). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ] Nc, Rd = for class 1,2 and 3 cross-sections
γM0
-. Kl/i = 51.6 < 200.0 ---> O.K. 30600 × 275
= = 8415000 N = 8415 KN
1.00

( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd). 8415 KN > 34400 KN ∴ acceptable

[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ]
-. Nc_Rd = fy * Area / Gamma_M0 = 8415.00 kN.

( ). Check ratio of axial resistance (N_Ed/Nc_Rd).

N_Ed 3440.00
-. --------- = -------------- = 0.518 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Nc_Rd 8415.00 Bending resistance of cross-section (clause 6.2.5)
major (y-y) axis
3. Check Bending Moment Resistance About Maximum bending moment
My, Ed = 420.0 KN
Major Axis
The design major axis bending resistance of the cross-
( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about major axis.
section.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ]

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-. Wply = 0.0043 m^3. W pl ,y f y

Mc, y, Rd = for Class 1 or 2 cross-sections
γM0
-. Mc_Rdy = Wply * fy / Gamma_M0 = 1168.75 kN-m. 4247000 × 275 6
= = 1168 10 Nmm
1.00
( ). Check ratio of moment resistance (M_Edy/Mc_Rdy). = 1168 KNm
M_Edy 420.00 1168 KNm > 420.0 KNm ∴ acceptable
-. ------------ = ------------- = 0.359 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Mc_Rdy 1168.75 minor (z-z) axis
Maximum bending moment
( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about minor axis. My,Ed = 110.0 KN
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ] The design minor axis bending resistance of the cross-
-. Wplz = 0.0020 m^3m^3. section
W pl ,y f y 1915000 × 275
-. Mc_Rdz = Wplz * fy / Gamma_M0 = 536.25kN-m. Mc,z,Rd = = = 536.5
6
10 Nmm
γM0 1.00
= 536.5 KNm
( ). Check ratio of moment resistance (M_Edz/Mc_Rdz).
536.5 KNm > 110.0 KNm ∴ acceptable
M_Edz 110.00
-. ------------ = ------------ = 0.205 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Shear resistance of cross-section (clause 6.2.6 )
Mc_Rdz 536.25
The design plastic shear resistance of the cross-section
3. Shear resistance of cross-section A v (f y /3)
( ). Calculate shear area. Vp1,Rd =
γM0
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6, EN1993-1-5:04 5.1 NOTE 2 ] Load parallel to web
-. eta = 1.2 (Fy < 460 MPa.) Maximum shear force
-. r = 0.0152 m. VED = 840/4.2 = 200.0 KN
-. Avy = Area - hw*tw = 0.0242 m^2. For a rolled H section, loaded parallel to the web, the
-. Avz1 = eta*hw*tw = 0.0076 m^2. shear area Av is given by
-. Avz2 = Area - 2*B*tf + (tw + 2*r)*tf = 0.0086 m^2. Av = A – 2btf + (tw + r) tf (but not less than ηhwtw)
-. Avz = MAX[ Avz1, Avz2 ] = 0.0086 m^2. η= 1.2 (from Eurocode 3 –part 1.5, though the UK National
Annex may specify an alternative value).
( ). Calculate plastic shear resistance in local-z direction hw = (h – 2tf) = 352.5 – (2 × 37.7) = 277.1 mm
(Vpl_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.6 ] ∴ Av = 30600 – (2 × 318.4 × 37.7) +(23.0 + 15.2)× 37.7
2
-. Vpl_Rdz = [ Avz*fy/SQRT(3) ] / Gamma_M0 = = 8033 mm
2
1366.36kN. (but not less than 1.2 × 277.1 × 23.0 = 7648mm )
8033× (275/3)
Vp1,Rd = = 1275000 N = 1275KN
1.00
( ). Check ratio of shear resistance (V_Edz/Vpl_Rdz).
1275KN > 200 KN ∴ acceptable
( LCB = 1, POS = J )
-. Applied shear force : V_Edz = 200.00 kN.
Load parallel to flanges
V_Edz 200.00
Maximum shear force
-. ------------ = ------------- = 0.146 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
VED = 110/3.7 = 26.2 KN
Vpl_Rdz 1366.36
No guidance on the determination o the shear area for a
( ). Calculate plastic shear resistance in local-y direction
rolled I or H section loaded parallel to the flanges is
(Vpl_Rdy). [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.6 ]
presented in EN 1993-1-1, though it may be assumed that
-. Vpl_Rdy = [ Avy*fy/SQRT(3) ] / Gamma_M0 = 3846.51
adopting the recommendations provided for a welded I or
kN.
H section would be acceptable.
The shear area Av is therefore taken as
( ). Check ratio of shear resistance (V_Edy/Vpl_Rdy).
( LCB = 1, POS = J )
Aw = A -∑(hw tw) = 30600 –(277.1 23.0)
-. Applied shear force : V_Edy = 26.19 kN. 2
= 24227 mm
V_Edy 26.19 24227 × (275/3)
Vp1,Rd = = 3847000 N = 3847KN
-. ----------- = ------------ = 0.007 < 1.000 ---> O.K. 1.00

Vpl_Rdy 3846.51 3847KN > 26.2 KN ∴ acceptable

( ). Shear Buckling Check. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6 ] Shear buckling

-. HTR < 72*e/Eta ---> No need to check! Shear buckling need not be considered, provided

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hw ε
≤ 72 for unstiffened webs
Note. tw η
When calculating shear area for H sections, following η= 1.2 (from Eurocode 3 –part 1.5, though the UK National
equation was applied as per EN1993-1-1:2005, sub Annex may specify an alternative value).
clause 6.2.6(3) a). ε 0.92
Av = A-2btf + (tw+2r)tf 72 = 72 × = 55.5
η 1.2
However, in the example book, following equation was
Actual hw/tw= 277.1/23.0 = 12.0
applied.
12.0 ≤ 55.5 ∴ no shear buckling check required
Av = A – 2btf + (tw + r) tf
For this reason, the difference in shear resistance
occurred. Cross-section resistance under Bending, Shear and
axial force (clause 6.2.10)
5. Check Interaction of Combined Resistance
( ). Check interaction ratio of bending and axial force Reduced plastic moment resistances (clause 6.2.9.1(5))
member. major (y-y)axis:
1−n
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.9 (6.31 ~ 6.41) ] - Class1 or Class2 M N,y, Rd = Mpl, y, Rd (but M N,y, Rd ≤ Mpl, y, Rd )
1−0.5a
-. n = N_Ed / Npl_Rd = 0.410 Where
-. a = MIN[ (Area-2b*tf)/Area, 0.5 ] = 0.214 n = NEd/ Npl, y, Rd = 34400/8415 = 0.41
-. Alpha = 2.000 a = (A – 2btf)/A = [30600 –(2 318.4 × 37.7)]/30600
-. Beta = MAX[ 5*n, 1.0 ] = 2.051 = 0.22
-. N_Ed > 0.25*Npl_Rd = 1653.88 kN. 1−0.41
⇒ Mn, y, Rd = 1168 = 773.8 KNm
1−(0.5 × 0.22)
-. N_Ed > 0.5*hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 876.64 kN.
773.8 KNm > 720 KNm ∴ acceptable
Therefore, Allowance for the effect of axial force.
-. Mny_Rd = MIN[ Mply_Rd*(1-n)/(1-0.5*a), Mply_Rd ]
minor (z-z) axis
= 770.79 kN-m.
n−a 2
-. Rmaxy = M_Edy / Mny_Rd = 0.545 < 1.000 --->O.K. For n > a M N,z, Rd = Mpl, y, Rd 1 −
1−a
-. N_Ed > hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 2873.87 kN. 0.41−0.22 2
⇒ M N,z, Rd = 536.5 × 1 − = 503.9 KNm
Therefore, Allowance for the effect of axial force. 1−0.22

-. In case of n > a 503.9 KNm > 110 KNm ∴ acceptable

-. Mnz_Rd = Mplz_Rd * [ 1 - ((n-a)/(1-a))^2 ]
= 501.60 kN-m. Cross-section check for bi-axial bending (with reduced
-. Rmaxz = M_Edz / Mnz_Rd = 0.219 < 1.000 ---> O.K. moment resistance)
α β
M y ,ED M z ,Ed
+ ≤1
M N ,y ,Rd M N ,z,Rd

[| M_Edy |^(Alpha) | M_Edz |^(Beta) ] For I and H sections:

-. Rmax2 = [|-----------| + |------------ | ] α=2 and β= 5n (but β ≥ 1) = ( 5 x 0.41) = 2.04
420 2 110 2.04
[|Mny_Rd | | Mnz_Rd | ] ⇒ + = 0.33
773.8 536.5
= 0.341 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
0.33 ≤ 1 ∴ acceptable
( ). Calculate buckling resistance of compression member
(Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 ]
Member buckling resistance in compression (clause
-. Beta_A = Aeff / Area = 1.000
6.3.1)
-. Lambda1 = Pi * SQRT(Es/fy) = 86.815 χAf y
-. Lambda_by = {(KLy/iy)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) = Nb, Rd = for Class 1,2 or 3 cross-sections
γM1
0.234 1
χ = but χ ≤ 1.0
ϕ+ ϕ 2 − λ 2
-. Ncry = Pi^2*Es*Ryy / KLy^2 = 153942.81 kN. 2
where, Ф= 0.5*1 + α(λ- 0.2) + λ ]
-. Lambda_by < 0.2 or N_Ed/Ncry < 0.04 --> No need to
check. Af y
and λ= for Class 1,2 or 3 cross-sections
N cr

-. Lambda_bz = {(KLz/iz)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) =

0.594 Elastic critical force and non-dimensional slenderness for
-. Ncrz = Pi^2*Es*Rzz / KLz^2 = 23851.54 kN. flexural buckling
-. Lambda_bz > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncrz > 0.04 --> Need to For buckling about the major (y-y) axis:
check. Lcr = 0.7L =0.7 x 4.2 = 2.94 m (see Table 6.6)
-. Alphaz = 0.490 For buckling about the minor (z-z)axis:

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-. Phiz = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphaz*(Lambda_bz-0.2) + Lcr = 1.0L = 1.0 x 4.2 = 4.20 m (see Table 6.6)
Lambda_bz^2 ] π 2 EI y π 2 × 210000 × 642.0 × 10 6 3
Ncr ,y = = = 153943 x 10 N
L cr 2 2940 2
= 0.773
= 153943 KN
-. Xiz = MIN [ 1 / [Phiz + SQRT(Phiz^2 - Lambda_bz^2)],
30600 × 275
1.0 ] ∴λ= = 0.23
153943 × 10 3
= 0.789 π 2 EI y π2 × 210000 × 203.1 × 10 6 3
-. Nb_Rdz = Xiz*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1 = 6640.85 Ncr ,z = = = 23863 10 N
L cr 2 4200 2
kN. = 23863 KN
30600 × 275
∴λ= = 0.59
( ). Check ratio of buckling resistance (N_Ed/Nb_Rd). 23863 × 10 3

-. Nb_Rd = MIN[ Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz ] = 6640.85 kN. Buckling curves : major (y-y)axis
2
N_Ed 3440.00 ϕy = 0.5 x [1 + 0.34 x (0.23 - 0.2) + 0.23 ] =0.53
-. ---------- = ------------- = 0.518 < 1.000 ---> O.K. 1
∴ χy = = 0.99
0.53 + 0.53 2 − 0.23 2
Nb_Rd 6640.85 0.99 × 30600 × 275 3
Nb,y, Rd = = 8314 10 =8314 KN
1.0
8314 KN > 3440 KN
∴ major axis flexural buckling resistance is acceptable

Buckling curve: minor (z-z) axis

2
ϕz = 0.5 [1 + 0.49 (0.59 - 0.2) + 0.59 ] = 0.77
1
∴ χy = = 0.79
0.77 + 0.77 2 − 0.592

0.79 × 30600 × 275 3

Nb,y, Rd = = 6640 10 = 6640 KN
1.0
6640 KN > 3440 KN ∴ minor axis flexural buckling
resistance is acceptable

[Reference]
L.Gardner and D.A.Nethercot, Designers’ Guide to
EN 1993-1-1, The Steel Construction Institute,
Thomas Telford, 89-97 (Example 6.10)

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3.7 I-section beam design under shear force and bending moment

The 457 X 191 UB 82 compression member of S275 steel of Figure 3.28a is simply supported about
both principle axes at each end (Lcr,y = 12.0 m), and has a central brace which prevents lateral
deflections in the minor principle plane (Lcr,z = 6.0 m). Check the adequacy of the member for a
factored axial compressive load corresponding to a nominal dead of 160 KN and a nominal imposed
load of 230 KN.

3.7.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.7.2 Section Properties

Section Name 457 X 191 UB 82

Depth (H) 460.0 mm
Width (B) 191.3 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 16 .0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 9.9 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 10 400.0 mm2
Effective area (Aeff) 10 067.0 mm2

3.7.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition
&
Beam diagram

Loading condition Axial force diagram

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3.7.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Compression resistance 2768.45 kN 2765.00 kN 0.12%
Buckling resistance 845.80 kNm 844.00 kNm 0.21%

3.7.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification Classifying the section.
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand
2 (
flanges. For S275 steel with tf = 16 mm, fy=275 N/mm EN
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] 10025-2)
0.5
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92 ε = (235/275) = 0.924
-. b/t = BTR = 5.03 cf/( tf ε)=*(191.3-9.9 -2 × 10.2)/2] (16.0 0.924) =5.44 <
-. sigma1 = 0.054 kN/mm^2. 1.4
-. sigma2 = 0.054 kN/mm^2. cw = (460.0 – 2 1630 – 2 10.2) = 407.6 mm
-. BTR < 9*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ).. cw/( tw ε) = 407.6/(9.9 0.924) = 44.5 > 42
and so th web is Class 4(slender)
( ). Determine classification of compression Internal
Parts.
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92
-. d/t = HTR = 41.17
-. sigma1 = 0.054 kN/mm^2.
-. sigma2 = 0.054 kN/mm^2.
-. HTR > 42*e ( Class 4 : Slender ).
Effective area.
2. CALCULATE EFFECTIVE AREA.
( ). Calculate effective cross-section properties of web of
fy b/t 407 .6/9.9
Class 4 (Internal element). λp = = = = 0.784
σ cr 28.4ε k σ 28.4 × 0.924 × 4.0
[ Eurocode3 Part 1-5 4.4, Table 4.1, 4.2 ] Ec3-1-5 4.4(2)
-. RatT = 41.1717
-. Lambda_p = RatT / [ 28.4*Eps*SQRT(k_sigma) ] λ p − 0.0055 (3+φ) 0.784 −0.055(3+1)
ρ= = = 0.98
= 0.7841 λp 2 0.784 2
-. Rho=MIN[ (Lambda_p- Ec3-1-5 4.4(2)
0.055*(3+psi))/Lambda_p^2,
1.0 ] = 0.9175 d- deff = (1 -0.918 ) 407.6 = 33.6 mm
-. sigma_max = MAX(sigma1,sigma2) = 0.054
kN/mm^2. 2 2
Aeff = 104 10 -33.6 9.9 = 10067 mm
-. sigma_min = MIN( sigma1,sigma2 ) = 0.054
kN/mm^2.
-. r = 10.200 mm.
-. Ar = 10.300 mm^2.
-. dc = 407.600 mm.
-. deff1 = 2*(Rho*dc) / [ 5 -
sigma_min/sigma_max ] + r
= 197.187 mm.

-. Aeff1 = deff1 * tw + 2*Ar = 1972.747 mm^2.

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-. zeff1 = deff1/2 + tf = 114.593 mm.

-. deff2 = (Rho*dc) - deff1 + r = 197.187 mm.
-. Aeff2 = deff2 * tw + 2*Ar = 1972.747 mm^2.
-. zeff2 = (h+2*r) - deff2/2 + tf = 345.407 mm.

( ). Calculated effective cross-section properties of Class4

cross-section.
-. Aeff = 10067.0930 mm^2.
(for calculating axial resistance)
-. Aeffy = 10400.0000 mm^2.
-. Weffy = 1593520.8649 mm^3.
-. Aeffz = 10400.0000 mm^2.
-. Weffz = 195538.8255 mm^3.
-. eNy = 0.0000 mm.
-. eNz =2.8422e-014 mm.

2. CHECK AXIAL RESISTANCE. Cross-section compression resistance.

( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression member
(Kl/i). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ] A eff f y 10067 × 275
-. Kl/i = 141.8 < 200.0 ---> O.K. Nc,Rd = = =2768 KN >561 KN = NEd
γ Mo 1.0
Member buckling resistance.
( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd).
A eff f y L cr ,y A eff / A
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ] λy = =
N cr ,y iy λ1
-. Nc_Rd = fy * Aeff / Gamma_M0 = 2768.45 kN.
12000 10067 /10400
= = 0.724
( ). Check ratio of axial resistance (N_Ed/Nc_Rd). (18.8 × 10) 93.9 × 0.924
N_Ed 561.00
-. ---------- = ------------- = 0.203 < 1.000 ---> O.K. A eff f y L cr ,z A eff / A
Nc_Rd 2768.45 λz = =
N cr ,z iz λ1
6000 10067 /10400
( ). Calculate buckling resistance of compression member = = 1.608 > 0.724
(4.23 × 10) 93.9 × 0.924
(Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 ]
-. Beta_A = Aeff / Area = 0.968
-. Lambda1 = Pi * SQRT(Es/fy) = 86.815 Buckling will occur about the minor (z) axis. For a rolled
-. Lambda_by = {(KLy/iy)/Lambda1} * UB section (with h/b > 1.2 and tf ≤ 40 mm), buckling
SQRT(Beta_A) = 0.723 about the z-axis, use buckling curve (b) with α = 0.34
-. Ncry = Pi^2*Es*Ryy / KLy^2 = 5339.87 kN. 2
Φz = 0.5 [ 1 + 0.34 ( 1.608 – 0.2 ) + 1.608 ]= 2.032
-. Lambda_by > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncry > 0.04
--> Need to check. 1
-. Alphay = 0.210 χz = = 0.305
2.032 + 2.032 2 −1.608 2
-. Phiy = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphay*(Lambda_by-0.2) +
Lambda_by^2 ] = 0.817
χA eff f y 0.305 × 10067 × 275
-. Xiy = MIN [ 1 / [Phiy + SQRT(Phiy^2 - Lambda_by^2)], Nb,z,Rd = =
γM 1 1.0
1.0 ] = 0.836
-. Nb_Rdy = Xiy*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1 = 844 KN >561 KN = NEd
= 2315.78 kN.
-. Lambda_bz = {(KLz/iz)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) And so the member is satisfactory.
= 1.608
-. Ncrz = Pi^2*Es*Rzz / KLz^2 = 1076.61 kN.
-. Lambda_bz > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncrz > 0.04
--> Need to check.
-. Alphaz = 0.340
-. Phiz = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphaz*(Lambda_bz-0.2) +
Lambda_bz^2 ] = 2.031
-. Xiz = MIN [ 1 / [Phiz + SQRT(Phiz^2 - Lambda_bz^2)],
1.0 ] = 0.306

-. Nb_Rdz = Xiz*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1

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= 845.80 kN.

( ). Check ratio of buckling resistance (N_Ed/Nb_Rd).

-. Nb_Rd = MIN[ Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz ] = 845.80 kN.
N_Ed 561.00
-. ----------- = --------------- = 0.663 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Nb_Rd 845.80

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot,
and L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of
Steel Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 89-91
(Example 3.12.1)

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3.8 Designing a UC compression member

Design suitable UC of S355 steel to resist a factored axial compressive load corresponding to a
nominal dead load of 160kN and a nominal imposed load of 230 kN.

3.8.1 Material Properties

Material S355 fy = 355 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.8.2 Section Properties

Section Name 152 x152 UC

Thickness (T) 206.2 mm
Width (B) 204.3 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 12.5 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 7.9mm
Gross sectional area (A) 6630.0 mm2
Shear area (Asz) 1876.25 mm2

3.8.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition
&
Beam diagram

Loading Axial force diagram

condition

3.8.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Buckling resistance 615.16kN 615.00kN 0.03%

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3.8.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification Target area and first section choice.
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand
2
flanges. Assume fy = 355 N/mm and χ = 0.5
A ≥ 561 × 10 /(0.5 × 355) =3161 mm
3 2
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
Try a 152 × 152 UC 30 with A = 38.3 cm ,
2
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81
-. b/t = BTR = 7.04 i y =6.76 cm, iz = 3.83 cm, tf = 9.4 mm.
-. sigma1 = 0.085 kN/mm^2. ε = (235/355)
0.5
= 0.814
-. sigma2 = 0.085 kN/mm^2. Af y L cr ,y 1 12000 1
-. BTR < 9*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ). λy = = = = 2.322
N cr ,y iy λ1 (6.76 × 10 ) 93.9 × 0.814 )

Af y L cr ,z 1 6000 1
( ). Determine classification of compression Internal λz = = = = 2.050
N cr ,z iz λ1 (3.83× 10) 93.9 × 0.814
Parts.
< 2.322
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
Buckling will occur about the major (y) axis. For a rolled UC
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81
section (with h/b ≤ 1.2 and tf ≤ 100 mm), buckling about
-. d/t = HTR = 20.35
the y-axis, use buckling curve (b) with α = 0.34
-. sigma1 = 0.085 kN/mm^2.
-. sigma2 = 0.085 kN/mm^2. 2
Φy = 0.5 [ 1 + 0.34 ( 2.322 – 0.2 ) + 2.322 ] = 3.558
-. HTR < 33*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ). 1
χy = = 0.160
3.558 + 3.558 2 −2.322 2
2. CHECK AXIAL RESISTANCE.
( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression member which is much less than the guessed value of 0.5.
(Kl/i). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ]
Second section choice.
-. Kl/i = 134.7 < 200.0 ---> O.K.

( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd). Guess χ =( 0.5 + 0.160)/2 = 0.33

10 /(0.33 × 355) =4789 mm
3 2
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ] A ≥ 561

-. Nc_Rd = fy * Area / Gamma_M0 = 2353.65 kN. Try a 203 203 UC 52 with A = 66.3 cm , i y = 8.91 cm, , tf
2

( ). Check ratio of axial resistance (N_Ed/Nc_Rd). = 12.5 mm.

2
For S255 steel with tf = 12.5 mm, fy= 355 N/mm
0.5
N_Ed 561.00 ε = (235/355) = 0.814
-. ------------ = -------------- = 0.238 < 1.000 ---> O.K. cf/( tf ε) = *(204.3 - 7.9 - 2 × 10.2) / 2] (12.5 0.814)
Nc_Rd 2353.65 = 8.65 < 14
( ). Calculate buckling resistance of compression member cw/( tw ε) = (206.2 – 2 12.5 – 2 10.2)
(Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 ] / (7.9 0.814) = 25.0 > 42
and so the cross-section is fully effective.
-. Beta_A = Aeff / Area = 1.000
-. Lambda1 = Pi * SQRT(Es/fy) = 76.409
Af y L cr ,y 1 12000 1
-. Lambda_by = {(KLy/iy)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) λy = = = = 1.763
N cr ,y iy λ1 (8.91 × 10 ) 93.9 × 0.814 )
= 1.763
-. Ncry = Pi^2*Es*Ryy / KLy^2 = 757.08 kN.
-. Lambda_by > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncry > 0.04 For a rolled UC section (with h/b > 1.2 and tf ≤ 100 mm),
--> Need to check. buckling about the y-axis, use buckling curve (b) with
-. Alphay = 0.340 α = 0.34
-. Phiy = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphay*(Lambda_by-0.2) + 2
Φy = 0.5 [ 1 + 0.34 ( 1.763 – 0.2 ) + 1.763 ]= 2.320
Lambda_by^2 ] = 2.319
-. Xiy = MIN [ 1 / [Phiy + SQRT(Phiy^2 - Lambda_by^2)],
1.0 ] = 0.261
-. Nb_Rdy = Xiy*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1
= 615.16 kN.

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( ). Check ratio of buckling resistance (N_Ed/Nb_Rd). 1

χy = = 0.261
2.032 + 2.032 2 −1.763 2
-. Nb_Rd = MIN[ Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz ] = 615.16 kN.
χAf y 0.261 × 66.3 × 10 2 × 355
N_Ed 561.00 Nb,y,Rd = =
γM 1 1.0
-. ----------- = --------------- = 0.912 < 1.000 ---> O.K. = 615 KN > 561 KN = NEd
Nb_Rd 615.16

and so the 203 × 203 UC 52 is satisfactory.

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 91-92 (Example
3.12.2)

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3.9 Design an RHS compression

Design a suitable hot – finished RHS of S355 steel to resist a factored axial compressive load
corresponding to a nominal dead load of 160kN and a nominal imposed load of 230 kN.

3.9.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.9.2 Section Properties

Section Name 250 X 150 X 8 RHS

Depth (H) 250.0 mm
Width (B) 150.0 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 8.0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 8.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 6080.0 mm2
iy 91.7mm

3.9.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition
&
Beam diagram

Axial force diagram

Loading condition

3.9.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Buckling resistance 610.0kN 640.0kN 4.92%

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3.9.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification
( ). Determine classification of compression Internal Parts. Guess 𝜒 = 0.3
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81 𝐴 ≥ 561 × 103 0.3 × 355 = 5268 mm2
-. d/t = HTR = 28.25
Try a 250 × 150 × 8 RHS, with A = 60.8cm2 , 𝑖𝑦
-. sigma1 = 0.095 kN/mm^2. = 9.17𝑐𝑚, 𝑖𝑧 = 6.15 𝑐𝑚, 𝑡 = 8.0𝑚𝑚.
-. sigma2 = 0.095 kN/mm^2. For S355 steel with 𝑡 = 8𝑚𝑚, fy = 355 𝑁 mm2
-. HTR < 38*e ( Class 2 : Compact ). EN 10025-2
𝜀 = (235 355)0.5 = 0.814
2. Check axial resistance. (250.0 − 2 × 8.0 − 2 × 4.0)
𝑐𝑤 (𝑡𝜀) =
( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression member (8.0 × 0.814)
(Kl/i). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ] = 34.7 < 42 T5.2
-. Kl/i = 132.2 < 200.0 ---> O.K. And so the cross-section is fully effective.

( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd).

𝐴fy Lcr ,y 1
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ] 𝜆𝑦 = =
-. Nc_Rd = fy * Area / Gamma_M0 = 2101.60 kN. Ncr ,y iy λ1
12000 1
( ). Check ratio of axial resistance (N_Ed/Nc_Rd). =
(9.18 × 10) 93.9 × 0.814
N_Ed 561.00
-. ------------ = -------------- = 0.267 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Nc_Rd 2101.60 = 1.710

( ). Calculate buckling resistance of compression member 𝐴fy Lcr ,z 1

(Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 ] 𝜆𝑧 = =
-. Beta_A = Aeff / Area = 1.000 Ncr ,z iz λ1
-. Lambda1 = Pi * SQRT(Es/fy) = 76.409 6000 1
-. Lambda_by = {(KLy/iy)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) =
(6.15 × 10) 93.9 × 0.814
= 1.730
-. Ncry = Pi^2*Es*Ryy / KLy^2 = 703.83 kN.
= 1.276
-. Lambda_by > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncry > 0.04
--> Need to check.
-. Alphay = 0.210 Buckling will occur about the major (ν) axis. For a
-. Phiy = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphay*(Lambda_by-0.2) + hot-
Lambda_by^2 ] = 2.156 Finished RHS, use bucking curve (a) with 𝛼=0.21
-. Xiy = MIN [ 1 / [Phiy + SQRT(Phiy^2 - Lambda_by^2)],
1.0 ] = 0.290
-. Nb_Rdy = Xiy*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1 ∅𝑦 = 0.5 1 + 0.21 0.710 − 0.2 + 1.7102
= 610.18 kN. = 𝟐. 𝟏𝟐𝟏 ≥ 156
-. Lambda_bz = {(KLz/iz)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A) 1
= 1.283 𝜒𝑦 = = 𝟎. 𝟐𝟗𝟔
2.121 + 2.1212 − 1.7102
( ). Check ratio of buckling resistance (N_Ed/Nb_Rd).
𝜒𝐴𝑓𝑦 0.296 × 60.8 × 103 × 355
𝑁𝑏,𝑦,𝑅𝑑 = =
-. Nb_Rd = MIN[ Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz ] = 610.18 kN. γM1 1.0
N_Ed 561.00 = 𝟔𝟒𝟎𝑘𝑁 > 561𝑘𝑁 = NEd
-. ----------- = --------------- = 0.919 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Nb_Rd 610.18 and so the 250 × 150 > 8 RHS is satisractory

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Note.
The difference in buckling resistance occurred since
currently midas Gen does not consider ‘r’ value for
rolled box section. This can be improved in the future
version.

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 92-93 (Example
3.12.3)

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3.10 Compression resistance of a Class 4 compression member

Determine the compression resistance of the cross-section of the member shown in Figure the figure
below.

3.10.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.10.2 Section Properties

Section Name 420 X 400

Depth (H) 420.0 mm
Width (B) 400.0 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 10.0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 10.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 12054.9 mm2
Effective area (Aeff) 9216.0mm2

3.10.3 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Axial resistance 3271.45kN 3272.00kN 0.02%

3.10.4 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification Classifying the section plate elements.
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand 2
tf = 10 mm, tw = 10 mm, fy = 355 N/mm
flanges.[Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5]
En 10025-2
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81 0.5
ε = (235/355) = 0.814
-. b/t = BTR = 18.70
cf/( tf ε) = (400/2 – 10/2 – 8) (10 × 0.814)
-. sigma1 = 0.047 kN/mm^2.
= 23.0 > 14 and so the flange is Class 4.
-. sigma2 = 0.047 kN/mm^2.
cw/( tw ε) = (420 – 2 × 10 - 2 × 8) / (10 × 0.814)
-. BTR > 14*e ( Class 4 : Slender ).
= 47.2 > 42 and so the web is Class 4.
( ). Determine classification of compression Internal Parts.
Effective flange area.
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81 k σ f = 0.43
400 10
-. d/t = HTR = 38.40 ( 2 − 2 −8)/10
λp f = = 1.23 > 0.748
-. sigma1 = 0.047 kN/mm^2. 28.4 × 0.814 × 0.43
2
ρf = (1.23 – 0.188)/1.23 = 0.687
-. sigma2 = 0.047 kN/mm^2.
-. HTR > 42*e ( Class 4 : Slender ). Aeff f = 0.687× 4× (400/2 -10/2 - 8)× 10
2. Calculate Effective Area +(10 + 2 × 8 )× 10 × 2
2
( ). Calculate effective cross-section properties of left-top = 5658 mm

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flange of Class 4 (Outstand element).

[ Eurocode3 Part 1-5 4.4, Table 4.1, 4.2 ] Effective web area.
-. RatT = 18.7000 k σ,w = 4.0
-. Lambda_p = RatT / [ 28.4*Eps*SQRT(k_sigma) ] = (420 −2 × 10 −2 × 8)/10
λp , w = = 0.831 > 0.673
1.2342 28.4 × 0.814 × 4.0
2
-. Rho = MIN[ (Lambda_p-0.188) / Lambda_p^2, 1.0 ] = ρw = {0.831 – 0.055 (3 +!1)} / 0.831 =0.885
0.6868 Aeff, w = 0.885 (420 - 2 10 -2 × 8)
-. sigma_max = MAX( sigma1, sigma2 ) = 0.047 kN/mm^2. (10 + 8 10 × 2)
2
-. sigma_min = MIN( sigma1, sigma2 ) = 0.047 kN/mm^2. = 3558 mm
-. r = 13.000 mm.
-. bc = 187.000 mm. compression resistance.
2
-. beff = Rho*bc + r = 141.439 mm. Aeff = 5658 + 3558 = 9216 mm
-. Aeff = beff * tf = 1414.395 mm^2. Nc,Rd = 9216 355/1.0 N =3272 KN.
-. yeff = beff/2 = 70.720 mm.
Effective flange area
-. Aeff * 4 = 5657.58 mm^2

( ). Calculate effective cross-section properties of web of

Class 4 (Internal element).
[ Eurocode3 Part 1-5 4.4, Table 4.1, 4.2 ]
-. RatT = 38.4000
-. Lambda_p = RatT / [ 28.4*Eps*SQRT(k_sigma) ] = 0.8309
-. Rho = MIN[ (Lambda_p-0.055*(3+psi)) / Lambda_p^2,
1.0 ] = 0.8848
-. sigma_max = MAX( sigma1, sigma2 ) = 0.047 kN/mm^2.
-. sigma_min = MIN( sigma1, sigma2 ) = 0.047 kN/mm^2.
-. r = 8.000 mm.
-. Ar = 0.000 mm^2.
-. dc = 384.000 mm.
-. deff1 = 2*(Rho*dc) / [ 5 - sigma_min/sigma_max ] + r =
177.889 mm.
-. Aeff1 = deff1 * tw + 2*Ar = 1778.888 mm^2.
-. zeff1 = deff1/2 + tf = 98.944 mm.
-. deff2 = (Rho*dc) - deff1 + r = 177.889 mm.
-. Aeff2 = deff2 * tw + 2*Ar = 1778.888 mm^2.
-. zeff2 = (h+2*r) - deff2/2 + tf = 321.056 mm.

( ). Calculated effective cross-section properties of Class4

cross-section.
-. Aeff = 9215.3548 mm^2. (for calculating axial resistance)

3. Check Axial Resistance

( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression member
(Kl/i). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ]
-. Kl/i = 53.1 < 200.0 ---> O.K.
[Reference]

( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd). N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ] L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
-. Nc_Rd = fy * Aeff / Gamma_M0 = 3271.45 kN. Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 141-142
(Example 4.9.1)

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3.11 Section moment resistance of a Class 3 I-beam

Determine the section moment resistance and examine the suitability for plastic design of the 356 X
171 UB 45 of S355 steel shown in the figure below.

3.11.1 Material Properties

Material S355 fy = 355 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.11.2 Section Properties

Section Name 356 X 171 UB 45

Depth (H) 351.4 mm
Width (B) 171.1 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 9.7 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 7.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 573,000 mm2
Plastic section modulus (Wpl) 775.0 cm3

3.11.3 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Moment resistance 275.12kNm 275.10kNm 0.01%

3.11.4 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand Classifying the section- plate elements.
2
flanges. tf = 9.7 mm, tw = 7.0 mm, fy = 355 N/mm
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] En 10025-2
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81 0.5
ε = √(235/355) = 0.814
-. b/t = BTR = 7.41 cf/( tf ε) = (171.1/2 – 7.0/2 –10.2) (9.7 × 0.814)
-. sigma1 = 358215.065 KPa. = 9.1 > 9 and so the flange is Class 2.
-. sigma2 = 358215.065 KPa.
-. BTR < 10*e ( Class 2 : Compact ). cw/( tw ε) = (351.4 – 2 × 9.7 - 2 × 10.2)
/ (7.0 × 0.814)
= 54.7 > 72 and so the web is Class 1.

( ). Determine classification of bending Internal Parts.

[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81
-. d/t = HTR = 44.51

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-. sigma1 = 652365.952 KPa.

-. sigma2 = -652365.952 KPa.
-. HTR < 72*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ).

2. Check Bending Moment Resistance About Major section moment resistance

Axis. The cross-section is Class 2 and therefore unsuitable for
( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about major axis. plastic design.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ] Mc,Rd 775 × 103 × 355/1.0 N = 275.1 KNm.
-. Wply = 0.0008 m^3.
-. Mc_Rdy = Wply * fy / Gamma_M0 = 275.12 kN-m.

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 142-143
(Example 4.9.2)

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3.12 Section moment resistance of a Class 4 box beam

Determine the section moment resistance of the welded-box section beam of S355 steel shown in
the figure below. The weld size is 6 mm.

3.12.1 Material Properties

Material S355 fy = 355 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.12.2 Section Properties

Section Name RHS 430 X 450

Depth (H) 430.0 mm
Width (B) 450.0 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 10.0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 8.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 15560.0 mm2
Shear area (Asz) 6880.00 mm2

3.12.3 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Moment resistance 729.99kN 729.90kNm 0.01%

3.12.4 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification Classifying the section- plate elements.
( ). Determine classification of compression Internal Parts.
2
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] tf = 10 mm, tw = 8 mm, fy = 355 N/mm
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81 En 10025-2
-. d/t = HTR = 41.00 0.5
ε = √(235/355) = 0.814
-. sigma1 = 0.108 kN/mm^2.
cf/( tf ε) = 410 (10 X 0.814)
-. sigma2 = 0.108 kN/mm^2.
-. HTR > 42*e ( Class 4 : Slender ). = 50.4 > 42 and so the flange is Class 4.

( ). Determine classification of bending Internal Parts. cw/( tw ε) = (430 – 2 X 10- 2 X 6) / (8 X 0.814)

[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] = 61.1 > 72 and so the web is Class 1.
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81
-. d/t = HTR = 51.75
The cross-section is therefore Class 4 since the flange is
-. sigma1 = 0.099 kN/mm^2.
-. sigma2 = -0.099 kN/mm^2. Class 4.
-. HTR < 72*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ).

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2. Calculate Effective Section Modulus About Major Axis. Effective cross-section

( ). Calculate buckling factor of internal compression
element.
k σ = 4.0
[ Eurocode3 Part 1-5 4.4, Table 4.1 ] 410
-. In case of Psi = 1.0 λp = = 0.887 > 0.673
10× 28.4 × 0.814 × 4.0
-. k_sigma = 4.0000 ψ=1
2
ρ = (0.887 – 0.055 8 × (3 + 1)) / 0.887 =0.848
( ). Calculate effective cross-section properties of top bc,eff = 0.848 X 410 = 347.5 mm
flange of Class 4 (Internal element).
[ Eurocode3 Part 1-5 4.4, Table 4.1, 4.2 ]
Aeff = (450 – 410 + 347.5) X10 + (450 × 10)
-. RatT = 41.0000 2
+ 2 × (430 − 2 × 10) X 8 = 14935 mm
-. Lambda_p = RatT / [ 28.4*Eps*SQRT(k_sigma) ] =
0.8872
14935 X zc = (450 – 410 + 347.5) X10 X(430 -10/2)
-. Rho = MIN[ (Lambda_p-0.055*(3+psi)) /
+450 × 10 × 10/2 + 2 X(430–2 X10) X 8 X
Lambda_p^2, 1.0 ] = 0.8477
430/2
-. sigma_max = MAX( sigma1, sigma2 ) = 0.108 kN/mm^2.
zc = 206.2 mm
-. sigma_min = MIN( sigma1, sigma2 ) = 0.108 kN/mm^2.
-. r = 40.000 mm.
Ieff = (450 – 410 + 347.5) X 10 X (430 -10/2 -206.2)
2
-. bc = 410.000 mm.
+ 450 × 10 × (206.2 - 10/2) + 2 X(430 – 2X
2
-. beff = Rho*bc + r = 387.537 mm.
3 2
-. Aeff = beff * tf = 3875.367 mm^2. 10) X 8/12 +2X(430 – 2X10) X8X(430/2 – 206.2)
4
-. yeff = beff/2 = 193.768 mm. mm
6 4
= 460.1 X 10 mm
( ). Calculate cross-section properties of bottom flange.
-. r = 40.000 mm.
-. bc = 410.000 mm.
-. beff = bc + r = 450.000 mm.
-. Aeff = beff * tf = 4500.000 mm^2.
-. yeff = beff/2 = 225.000 mm.

( ). Calculate cross-section properties of left web.

-. r = 0.000 mm.
-. Ar = 0.000 mm^2.
-. dc = 410.000 mm.
-. deff = dc + r = 410.000 mm.
-. Aeff = deff * tw + 4*Ar = 3280.000 mm^2.
-. zeff = (h+2*r) - deff/2 = 215.000 mm.

( ). Calculate cross-section properties of right web.

-. r = 0.000 mm.
-. Ar = 0.000 mm^2.
-. dc = 410.000 mm.
-. deff = dc + r = 410.000 mm.
-. Aeff = deff * tw + 4*Ar = 3280.000 mm^2.
-. zeff = (h+2*r) - deff/2 = 215.000 mm.

( ). Calculated effective cross-section properties of Class4

cross-section.
-. Aeffy = 14935.3672 mm^2.
-. Weffy = 2056307.7227 mm^3.

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4. CHECK BENDING MOMENT RESISTANCE ABOUT Section moment resistance

MAJOR AXIS.
( ). Calculate local buckling resistance moment about major
Weff, min = 460.1 × 10 / (430 – 206.2)
6
axis. [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ]
6 3
-. Weffy = 2056307.7227 mm^3. = 2.056 X 10 mm
-. Mc_Rdy = Weffy * fy / Gamma_M1 Mc,Rd = 2.056 X 106 × 355/1.0 N = 729.9 KNm.
= 729989.24 kN-mm.

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 143-144
(Example 4.9.3)

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3.13 Section moment resistance of a slender plate girder

Determine the section moment resistance of the welded plate girder of S355 steel shown in the
figure below. The weld size is 6 mm.

3.13.1 Material Properties

Material S355 fy = 355 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.13.2 Section Properties

Section Name 1540x400

Depth (H) 1540.0 mm
Width (B) 400.0 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 20.0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 10.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 31030.9 mm2
Effective area (Aeff) 14.48 x 106 mm2

3.13.3 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Moment resistance 4996.42kNm 4996.00kNm 0.01%

3.13.4 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification tf = 20 mm, tw = 10 mm, fy = 345 N/mm
2

0.5
ε = √(235/345) = 0.825
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand
cf/( tf ε) = (400/2 – 10/2 – 6) (20× 0.825)
flanges.
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] = 11.5 > 10 but < 14, and so the flange is Class 3.
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.83 cw/( tw ε) = (1540 – 2× 20 – 2× 6) / (10× 0.825)
-. b/t = BTR = 9.45 = 180.3 > 124 and so the web is Class 4.
-. sigma1 = 0.016 kN/mm^2.
-. sigma2 = 0.016 kN/mm^2. A conservative approximation for the cross-section
-. BTR < 14*e ( Class 3 : Semi-compact ).
moment resistance may be obtained by ignoring the web
( ). Determine classification of bending Internal Parts. completely,
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] so that
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.83 Mc,Rd = Mf = (400× 20)× (1540 – 20)× 345/1.0 N
-. d/t = HTR = 148.80 = 4195 KNm.
-. sigma1 = 0.015 kN/mm^2.
-. sigma2 = -0.015 kN/mm^2.
A higher resistance may be calculated by determining the
-. HTR > 124*e ( Class 4 : Slender )

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effective width of the web.

ψ=1
k σ = 23.9
1540 −2 × 20−2 × 6 /10
λp = = 1.299
28.4 × 0.825 × 23.9

ρ = (1.299 – 0.055 × (3 − 1)) / 1.299 =0.705

2
2. Calculate Effective Section Modulus About Major Axis.
bc = (1540 – 2× 20 – 2× 6 ) / {1 – (-1)} = 744.0 mm
( ). Calculate cross-section properties of left-top flange.
[ Eurocode3 Part 1-5 4.4, Table 4.1, 4.2 ] beff = 0.705× 744.0 = 524.4 mm
-. r = 11.000 mm. be1 = 0.4× 524.4 =209.8 mm
-. bc = 189.000 mm. be2 = 0.6× 524.4 =314.6 mm
-. beff = bc + r = 200.000 mm.
-. Aeff = beff * tf = 4000.000 mm^2. and the ineffective width of the web is
-. yeff = beff/2 = 100.000 mm. bc - be1 - be2 = 744.0 – 209.8 – 314.6 = 219.6 mm
Aeff = (1540 – 2 × 20 – 219.6) × 10 + 2 × 400 × 20
2
( ). Calculate cross-section properties of right-top flange. = 28804 mm
-. beff = bc + r = 200.000 mm. 28804 × zc = (2× 400× 20+(1540 –2× 20)× 10) ×
-. Aeff = beff * tf = 4000.000 mm^2. (1540 /2) – 219.6 × 10 × (1540 – 20
-. yeff = beff/2 = 100.000 mm. – 6 – 209.8 – 219.6/2)
zc = 737.6 mm
( ). Calculate cross-section properties of left-bottom flange.
Ieff =(400× 20)× (1540–10–737.6) + (400× 20) ×
-. beff = bc + r = 200.000 mm. 2

-. Aeff = beff * tf = 4000.000 mm^2. (737.6 – 10) + (1540 – 2× 20) × 10/12 + (1540
2 3

-. yeff = beff/2 = 100.000 mm. – 2 × 20)× 10× 1540/2 – 737.6) – 219.6 × 10/12
2 3

– 219.6 × 10× (1540 – 20 – 6 – 209.8

( ). Calculate cross-section properties of right-bottom 2 4
– 219.6/2 –737/6) mm
flange.
= 11.62 × 10 mm
9 4
-. beff = bc + r = 200.000 mm.
-. Aeff = beff * tf = 4000.000 mm^2.
Weff = 11.62 × 10 / (1540 – 737.6) = 14.48 × 10 mm
9 6 3
-. yeff = beff/2 = 100.000 mm.
Mc,Rd = 14.48 × 10 × 345/1.0 N = 4996 KNm.
6

( ). Calculate buckling factor of internal compression

element.
-. In case of Psi = -1.0
-. k_sigma = 23.9000

( ). Calculate effective cross-section properties of web

-. RatT =148.8000
-. Lambda_p = RatT / [ 28.4*Eps*SQRT(k_sigma) ] =
1.2986
-. Rho = MIN[ (Lambda_p-0.055*(3+psi)) / Lambda_p^2,
1.0 ] = 0.7049
-. sigma_max = MAX( sigma1, sigma2 ) = 0.015
kN/mm^2.
-. sigma_min = MIN( sigma1, sigma2 ) = -0.015
kN/mm^2.
-. r = 6.000 mm.
-. Ar = 0.000 mm^2.
-. dc=(h*sigma_max) / (sigma_max-sigma_min)
=744.0mm.
-. deff1 = 0.4*Rho*dc + r = 215.764 mm.

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-. Aeff1 = deff1 * tw + 2*Ar = 2157.639 mm^2.

-. zeff1 = (h+2*r) - deff1/2 + tf = 1412.118 mm.
-. deff2 = 0.6*Rho*dc + (h-dc) + r = 1064.646 mm.
-. Aeff2 = deff2 * tw + 2*Ar = 10646.458 mm^2.
-. zeff2 = deff2/2 + tf = 552.323 mm.

( ). Calculated effective cross-section properties of Class4

cross-section.
-. Aeffy = 28804.0968 mm^2.
-. Weffy = 14482394.1334 mm^3.

4. Check Bending Moment Resistance About Major

Axis
( ). Calculate local buckling resistance moment about major
axis. [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ]
-. Weffy = 14482394.1334 mm^3.
-. Mc_Rdy = Weffy * fy / Gamma_M1
= 4996425.98 kN-mm.

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 144-145
(Example 4.9.4)

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3.14 Shear buckling resistance of an unstiffened plate girder web

Determine the shear buckling resistance of the unstiffened plate girder web of S355 steel shown in
the figure below

3.14.1 Material Properties

Material S355 fy = 355 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.14.2 Section Properties

Section Name 1540x400

Depth (H) 1540.0 mm
Width (B) 400.0 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 20.0 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 10.0 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 31030.9 mm2
Effective area (Aeff) 14.48 x 106 mm2

3.14.3 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Shear resistance 1195.86kN 1196.00kN 0.01%

3.14.4 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand tf = 20 mm, tw = 10 mm, fy = 345 N/mm
2

flanges. 0.5
ε = √(235/355) = 0.814
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] η =1.2
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81
hw = 1540 – 2 20 = 1500 mm
-. b/t = BTR = 9.45
ηhw /( tw ε) = 1.2× 1500 / ( 10 0.814)
-. sigma1 = 0.016 kN/mm^2.
= 221.2 > 72 and so the web is slender
-. sigma2 = 0.016 kN/mm^2.
-. BTR < 14*e ( Class 3 : Semi-compact ).
α/ hw = ∞/ hw = ∞, kτst = 0
kτ = 5.34
( ). Determine classification of bending Internal Parts. 2 2
τcr = 5.34 X 190000 X (10/1500) = 45.1 N/mm
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ]
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.81
λw = 0.76 X √(355/45.1) = 2.132 > 1.08
-. d/t = HTR = 148.80
Assuming that there is a non-rigid end post, then
-. sigma1 = 0.015 kN/mm^2.
-. sigma2 = -0.015 kN/mm^2. χw = 0.83 /2.132 = 0.389

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-. HTR > 124*e ( Class 4 : Slender )

Neglecting any contribution from the flanges,
2. Check Shear Resistance. (0.389 × 355 × 1500 × 10)
Vb,Rd = Vbw ,Rd = N = 1196 KN
3 × 1.0
( ). Calculate shear buckling resistance in local-z direction
(Vbl_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.6, EN 1993-1-5:2004
5.2 ]
-. Eta = 1.20
-. Lambda_w = hw / (86.4*tw*e) = 2.1338
-. Chi_w = 0.83/Lambda_w = 0.39
-. Vbw_Rdz = Chi_w*fy*hw*tw / [sqrt(3)*Gamma_M1]
= 1195.86 kN.

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 145-146
(Example 4.9.5)

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3.15 Checking a simply supported beam

The simply supported 610 X 229 UB 125 of S275 steel shown in the right figure has a span of 6.0m
and is laterally braced at 1.5m intervals. Check the adequacy of the beam for a nominal uniformly
distributed dead load of 60 KNm together with a nominal uniformly distributed imposed load of 70
KNm.

3.15.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 265 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.15.2 Section Properties

Section Name UB 610x229x125

Depth (H) 612.2 mm
Width (B) 229.0 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 19.6 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 11.9 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 15900.0 mm2
Plastic section modulus (Wpl,y) 3676.0 cm3

3.15.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition

SF
Beam Diagram

BM

3.15.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Shear resistance 1251.9kN 1171.00kN 6.46%
Bending resistance 975.2kNm 974.00kNm 0.12%

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Note.
Shear resistance is calculated with an error of 6.46% due to the difference in shear area, Av. In the example
book, the minimum value of shear area ‘ηhwtw’ was not considered whereas it was considered in midas Gen.
(6.2.6 (3) EN 1993-1-1:2005)

3.15.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification Classifying the section.
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand
flanges. 2
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] tf = 19.6 mm, fy = 265 N/mm En 10025-2
0.5
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.94 ε = √(235/265) = 0.942
-. b/t = BTR = 4.89 cf/( tf ε) = (229/2 – 11.9/2 – 12.7) (19.6 0.942)
-. sigma1 = 0.260 kN/mm^2. = 5.19 < 9 and the flange is Class 1.
-. sigma2 = 0.260 kN/mm^2.
cw/( tw ε) = (612.2 – 2 19.6 - 2 12.7) / (11.9 0.942)
-. BTR < 9*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ).
= 48.9 > 72 and the web is Class 1.
( ). Determine classification of bending Internal Parts. (Note the general use of the minimum fy obtained for
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] the flange.)
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.94
-. d/t = HTR = 46.02
-. sigma1 = 0.622 kN/mm^2.
-. sigma2 = -0.622 kN/mm^2.
-. HTR < 72*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ).

2. Check Bending Moment Resistance About Major

Axis Checking for moment.
( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about major axis.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ] qEd = (1.35 60) + (1.5 70) = 186 KNm
-. Wply = 3680000.0000 mm^3. MEd = 186 6 /8 = 837 KNm
2

-. Mc_Rdy = Wply * fy / Gamma_M0 Mc,Rd = 3676 103 265 /1.0 Nmm

=975.20 kN-m. = 975 KNm > 837 KNm = MEd
Which is satisfactory.
( ). Check ratio of moment resistance (M_Edy/Mc_Rdy).
M_Edy 837.0
-. ---------- = ----------- = 0.858 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Mc_Rdy 975.2

3. Check Shear Resistance. Checking for shear.

(). Calculate shear area.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6, EN1993-1-5:04 5.1 NOTE 2 ] 6
VEd = 186 × = 558 KN
2
-. eta = 1.2 (Fy < 460 MPa.) 2
Av = 159X 10 –2× 229 × 19.6 + ( 11.9
-. r = 12.7000 mm. 2
+2 × 12.7) × 19.6 = 7654 mm
-. Avy = Area - hw*tw = 9081.3000 mm^2.
Vc,Rd = 7654 X (265 / √3) / 1.0 N = 1171 KN > 558 KN =
-. Avz1 = eta*hw*tw = 8182.4400 mm^2.
VEd
-. Avz2 = Area - 2*B*tf + (tw + 2*r)*tf = 7654.2800
Which is satisfactory.
mm^2.
-. Avz = MAX[ Avz1, Avz2 ] = 8182.4400 mm^2.

( ). Calculate plastic shear resistance in local-z direction

(Vpl_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.6 ]
Checking for bending and shear.
-. Vpl_Rdz = [ Avz*fy/SQRT(3) ] / Gamma_M0 = 1251.90

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kN. The maximum MEd occurs at mid –span where VEd =0,
and the maximum VEd occurs at the support where
( ). Check ratio of shear resistance (V_Edz/Vpl_Rdz). MEd = 0, and so there is no need to check for combined
( LCB = 1, POS = J ) bending and shear. (Note that in any case, 0.5Vc,Rd = 0.5
-. Applied shear force : V_Edz = 558.00 kN.
1171 = 585.5 KN
V_Edz 558.00
> 558 KN = VEd and so the combined bending and shear
-. ---------- = ------------ = 0.446 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
condition does not operate.)
Vpl_Rdz 1251.90

Note.
The difference in shear resistance occurred since the
midas Gen consider the additional condition when
calculating shear area as per EN1993-1-1:2005, sub
clause 6.2.6(3) a).
Av = A-2btf + (tw+2r)tf but not less than ηhwtw

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 209-211
(Example 5.12.5)

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3.16 Serviceability of a simply supported beam

Check the imposed load deflection of the 610 X 229 UB 125 of right figure for a serviceability limit of
L/360v.

3.16.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.16.2 Section Properties

Section Name UB 610x229x125

Depth (H) 612.2 mm
Width (B) 229.0 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 19.6 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 11.9 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 15900.0 mm2
Plastic section modulus (Wpl,y) 3676.0 cm3

3.16.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition

SF
Beam Diagram

BM

3.16.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Deflection (ωc) 5.705mm 5.700mm 0.09%

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3.16.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Check Deflection.
The central deflection ωc of a simply supported beam
( ). Compute Maximum Deflection. with uniformly distributed load q can be calculated using
-. LCB = 1
-. DAF = 1.000 (Deflection Amplification Factor). 5qL 4
ωc =
-. Position = 3000.000mm From i-end(Node 1). 384 EI y

-. Def = -5.705 * DAF = -5.705mm (Golbal Z) 5 × 70× 6000 4

=
384 × 210000 × 98610 × 10 4
-. Def_Lim = 16.667mm
= 5.7 mm.
Def < Def_Lim ---> O.K !

(The same result can be obtained using Figure 5.3.)

L/360 =6000/360 = 16.7 mm > 5.7 mm = ωc and so the

beam is satisfactory.

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 223 (Example
5.12.18)

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3.17 Checking the major axis in-plane resistance

The 9 m long simply supported beam-column shown in Figure

has a factored design axial compression force of 200 KN and a
design concentrated load of 20 KN (which includes an
allowance for self-weight) acting in the major principal plane
at mid-span. The beam-column is the 254 X 146 UB 37 of S275
steel shown in Figure 7.19a. The become-column is
continuously braced against lateral deflections ν and twist
rotations φ. Check the adequacy of the beam-column.

3.17.1 Material Properties

Material S275 fy = 275 N/mm2 Es = 210 GPa

3.17.2 Section Properties

Section Name 254x146 UB 37

Depth (H) 256.0 mm
Width (B) 146.4 mm
Flange Thickness (Tf) 10.9 mm
Web Thickness (Tw) 6.3 mm
Gross sectional area (A) 22000.0 mm2
Shear area (Asz) 11500.2 mm2

3.17.3 Analysis Model

Loading condition

SF
Beam Diagram
BM

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3.17.4 Comparison of Design Results

midas Gen Example book Error (%)

Shear resistance 900.13kN 900.00kN 0.01%
Bending resistance 132.82kNm 132.80kNm 0.02%

3.17.5 Detailed comparison

midas Gen Example book

1. Cross-section classification Simplified approach for cross-section resistance.
( ). Determine classification of compression outstand tf = 10.9 mm, fy = 275 N/mm
2
En 10025-2
flanges. 0.5
ε = √(235/275) = 0.924
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 2 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] cf/( tf ε) = ((146.4 – 6.3 – 2 X 7.6) /2 ) (10.9 0.924) =6.20
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92 <9
-. b/t = BTR = 5.73 and the flange is Class 1.
-. sigma1 = 146298.978 KPa. cw = 256.0 – (2 X 10.9) – (2 X 7.6) = 219.0 mm
-. sigma2 = 146298.978 KPa.
-. BTR < 9*e ( Class 1 : Plastic ). The compression proportion of web is
h 1 N Ed
( ). Determine classification of bending and compression α= − tf + r + cw
2 2 tf fy
Internal Parts. 256 1 200 × 10 3
= − 10.9 + 7.6 + 219.0
[ Eurocode3:05 Table 5.2 (Sheet 1 of 3), EN 1993-1-5 ] 2 2 6.3 × 275
-. e = SQRT( 235/fy ) = 0.92 = 0.76 > 0.5
396ε
-. d/t = HTR = 34.76 cw ∕ tw = 219.0 / 6.3 = 34.8 < 41.3 =
13α − 1
-. sigma1 = 197836.100 KPa. and the web is Class 1.
-. sigma2 = -113090.338 KPa.
-. Psi = [2*(Nsd/A)*(1/fy)]-1 = -0.692
Mc,y,Rd = 275 X 483 × 103 /1.0 Nmm =132.8 KNm
-. Alpha = 0.746 > 0.5
My,Ed = 20 X 9/4 =45.0 KNm
-. HTR < 396*e/(13*Alpha-1) ( Class 1 : Plastic ).

200 × 10 3 45.0
2. CHECK AXIAL RESISTANCE 47.2 × 10 2 × 275 /1.0
+
132 .8
= 0.493 ≤ 1
( ). Check slenderness ratio of axial compression member
And the cross-section resistance is a adequate.
(Kl/i) [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1 ]
-. Kl/i = 83.3 < 200.0 ---> O.K.
Alternative approach for cross-section resistance.
Because the section is Class 1, Clause 6.2.9.1 can be
( ). Calculate axial compressive resistance (Nc_Rd).
used.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.4 ]
No reduction in plastic moment resistance is required
-. Nc_Rd = fy * Area / Gamma_M0 = 1298.00 kN.
provided both
NEd = 200 KN < 324.5 KN
( ). Check ratio of axial resistance (N_Ed/Nc_Rd). 2 3
= (0.25 47.2 10 275/1.0)/ 10
N_Ed 200.00
-. ----------- = ------------ = 0.154 < 1.000 ---> O.K. = 0.25Npl ,Rd and
Nc_Rd 1298.00 NEd = 200 KN < 202.9 KN
0.5× (256 .0 – 2 × 10.9) × 6.3 × 275
=
1.0 × 10 3
( ). Calculate buckling resistance of compression member 0.5h w t w f y
(Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 ] =
γM 0
. Beta_A = Aeff / Area = 1.000 And so no reduction in the plastic moment resistance is
-. Lambda1 = Pi * SQRT(Es/fy) = 86.815 required.
-. Lambda_by = {(KLy/iy)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A)
= 0.960

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-. Ncry = Pi^2*Es*Ryy / KLy^2 = 1417.57 kN.

-. Lambda_by > 0.2 and N_Ed/Ncry > 0.04 --> Need to
check.
-. Alphay = 0.210
-. Phiy = 0.5 * [ 1 + Alphay*(Lambda_by-0.2) +
Lambda_by^2 ] = 1.040
-. Xiy = MIN [ 1 / [Phiy + SQRT(Phiy^2 - Lambda_by^2)],
1.0 ] = 0.693
-. Nb_Rdy = Xiy*Beta_A*Area*fy / Gamma_M1 =900.13
kN.
-. Lambda_bz = {(KLz/iz)/Lambda1} * SQRT(Beta_A)
=3.310e-004
-. Ncrz = Pi^2*Es*Rzz / KLz^2 =11834642637.35 kN.
-. Lambda_bz < 0.2 or N_Ed/Ncrz < 0.04
--> No need to check.
( ). Check ratio of buckling resistance (N_Ed/Nb_Rd). Thus M N,y, Rd = Mpl, y, Rd = 132.9 KNm > 45.0 KNm
- Nb_Rd = MIN[ Nb_Rdy, Nb_Rdz ] = 900.13 kN. = My,Ed
N_Ed 200.00 And the cross-section resistance is adequate.
-. ------------ = --------------- = 0.222 < 1.000 ---> O.K. Compression member buckling resistance.
Nb_Rd 900.13
Because the member is continuously braced, beam
3. CHECK SHEAR RESISTANCE. lateral buckling and column minor axis buckling need not
( ). Calculate shear area. be considered.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6, EN1993-1-5:04 5.1 NOTE 2 ] Af y L cr ,y 1 9000 1
-. eta = 1.2 (Fy < 460 MPa.)
λy = = = = 0.960
N cr ,y iy λ1 (10.8 × 10 ) 93.9 × 0.924 )
-. r = 0.0076 m. For a rolled UB section (with h/b > 1.2 and tf ≤ 40 mm),
-. Avy = Area - hw*tw = 0.0032 m^2. buckling about the y-axis, use buckling curve (a) with
-. Avz1 = eta*hw*tw = 0.0018 m^2. α = 0.21
-. Avz2 = Area - 2*B*tf + (tw + 2*r)*tf = 0.0018 m^2.
-. Avz = MAX[ Avz1, Avz2 ] = 0.0018 m^2. 2
Φy = 0.5 [ 1 + 0.21 ( 0.960 – 0.2 ) + 0.960 ]= 1.041
1
χy = = 0.693
( ). Calculate plastic shear resistance in local-z direction 1.041 + 1.0412 −0.960 2
χAf y 0.693 × 47.2 × 10 2 × 275
(Vpl_Rdz). [ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.6 ] Nb,y,Rd = = =900KN > 200KN =
γ M1 1.0
-. Vpl_Rdz = [ Avz*fy/SQRT(3) ] / Gamma_M0 = 281.11
NEd
kN.

Beam-column member resistance – more exact

( ). Shear Buckling Check. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.6 ]
approach(Annex A)
-. HTR < 72*e/Eta ---> No need to check!
λmax = λy = 0.960
π 2 EI π 2 × 210000 × 55370000
( ). Check ratio of shear resistance (V_Edz/Vpl_Rdz). Ncr ,y = = = 1470 10
3
L cr 2 9000 2
( LCB = 1, POS = J ) = 1470 KN
-. Applied shear force : V_Edz = 10.00 kN. Since there is no lateral buckling, λ0 = 0, bLT = 0,
V_Edz 10.00 CmLT = 1.0
-. ------------ = ----------- = 0.036 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Cmy = Cmy,0 = 1 – 0.18NEd /Ncr ,y =1 – 0.18× 200/ 1417
Vpl_Rdz 281.11
= 0.975
Wpl ,y 483
4. CHECK BENDING MOMENT RESISTANCE ABOUT Wy = = = 1.115,
Wel ,y 433
MAJOR AXIS N ED 200 × 10 3
npl = = = 0.154
N RK /γ M 1 ) 47.2 × 10 2 × 275 /1.0
( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about major axis.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ] Cyy = 1 + (Wy 1)
-. Wply = 0.0005 m^3.
-. Mc_Rdy = Wply * fy / Gamma_M0 = 132.82 kN-m.

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1.6 1.6
2− Cmy 2 λmax − Cmy 2 λmax 2 npl −
( ). Check ratio of moment resistance (M_Edy/Mc_Rdy). Wy Wy

M_Edy 45.00 bLT ≥ Wpl, y Wel, y

-. -------------- = ----------- = 0.339 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
Mc_Rdy 132.82 = 1 + (1.115 1)
1.6
2− × 0.9752 × 0.960
( ). Calculate plastic resistance moment about minor axis. 1.115
[ Eurocode3:05 6.1, 6.2.5 ] 1.6
− × 0.9752 × 0.9602
-. Wplz = 0.0001 m^3. 1.115
-. Mc_Rdz = Wplz * fy / Gamma_M0 = 32.73 kN-m. × 0.154 − 0 = 0.990 > 0.896 = 1/ 1.115

1− N ED /N cr ,y 1−200 /1417
( ). Check ratio of moment resistance (M_Edz/Mc_Rdz). μy = = = 0.952
1− χ y N ED /N cr ,y 1−0.693 × 200 /1417
M_Edz 0.00 μy 1
-. ------------- = --------- = 0.000 < 1.000 ---> O.K. kyy = CmyCmLT
1− N ED /N cr ,y C yy
Mc_Rdz 32.73 0.952 1
= 0.975 × 1.0 × =1.091
1− 200 /1417 0.990
N Ed M y ,Ed 200 45.0
+ kyy = + 1.091×
N b ,y ,Rd M c,y ,Rd 900 132 .8
= 0.222 + 0.370 = 0.592 <1
And the member resistance is adequate.
5. CHECK INTERACTION OF COMBINED RESISTANCE
( ). Calculate Major reduced design resistance of benging
and shear. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ]
-. In case of V_Edz / Vpl_Rdz < 0.5
-. My_Rd = Mc_Rdy = 132.82 kN-m.

( ). Calculate Minor reduced design resistance of benging

and shear. [ Eurocode3:05 6.2.8 (6.30) ]
-. In case of V_Edy / Vpl_Rdy < 0.5
-. Mz_Rd = Mc_Rdz = 32.73 kN-m.

( ). Check general interaction ratio.

[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.1 (6.2) ] - Class1 or Class2
N_Ed M_Edy M_Edz
-. Rmax1 = ---------- + --------------- + ------------
N_Rd My_Rd Mz_Rd
= 0.493 < 1.000 ---> O.K.

( ). Check interaction ratio of bending and axial force

member.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.2.9 (6.31 ~ 6.41) ] - Class1 or Class2
-. n = N_Ed / Npl_Rd = 0.154
-. a = MIN[ (Area-2b*tf)/Area, 0.5 ] = 0.324
-. Alpha = 2.000
-. Beta = MAX[ 5*n, 1.0 ] = 1.000
-. N_Ed < 0.25*Npl_Rd = 225.03 kN.
-. N_Ed < 0.5*hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 202.88 kN.
Therefore, No allowance for the effect of axial force.
-. Mny_Rd = Mply_Rd = 132.82 kN-m.
-. Rmaxy = M_Edy / Mny_Rd = 0.339 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
-. N_Ed < hw*tw*fy/Gamma_M0 = 702.01 kN.
Therefore, No allowance for the effect of axial force.
-. Mnz_Rd = Mplz_Rd = 32.73 kN-m.
-. Rmaxz = M_Edz / Mnz_Rd = 0.000 < 1.000 ---> O.K.
-. Rmax2 = MAX[ Rmaxy, Rmaxz ] = 0.339 < 1.000 --->
O.K.

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( ). Check interaction ratio of bending and axial

compression member.
[ Eurocode3:05 6.3.1, 6.2.9.3 (6.61, 6.62), Annex A ]
-. kyy = 1.091
-. kyz = 0.647
-. kzy = 0.645
-. kzz = 1.001
-. Xiy = 0.696
-. Xiz = 1.000
-. XiLT = 1.000
-. N_Rk = A*fy = 1298.00 kN.
-. My_Rk = Wply*fy = 132.82 kN-m.
-. Mz_Rk = Wplz*fy = 32.73 kN-m.
-. N_Ed*eNy = 0.0 (Not Slender)
-. N_Ed*eNZ = 0.0 (Not Slender)

N_Ed
-. Rmax_LT1 = ----------------------------------
Xiy*N_Rk/Gamma_M1

M_Edy + N_Ed*eNy
+ kyy * ------------------------------------
XiLT*My_Rk/Gamma_M1

M_Edz + N_Ed*eNz
+ kyz * ----------------------------------
Mz_Rk/Gamma_M1

= 0.591 < 1.000 ---> O.K.

N_Ed
-. Rmax_LT2 = ---------------------------------
Xiz*N_Rk/Gamma_M1

M_Edy + N_Ed*eNy
+ kzy * ------------------------------------
XiLT*My_Rk/Gamma_M1

M_Edz + N_Ed*eNz
+ kzz * ----------------------------------
Mz_Rk/Gamma_M1
= 0.373 < 1.000 ---> O.K.

-. Rmax = MAX[ MAX(Rmax1, Rmax2), MAX(Rmax_LT1,

Rmax_LT2) ] = 0.591 < 1.000 ---> O.K.

[Reference]
N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A.Nethercot, and
L.Gardner, The behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC3, Taylor & Francis, 330-333
(Example 7.7.2)

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Steel Design Tutorial

Design Examples using midas Gen to Eurocode3
 CHAPTER 4. Steel Design Tutorial

Step

00
Contents

Eurocode 3 - Design of Multi-Story Steel Building

Step 1: Analyze the model.

Step 2: Select the design code.

Step 3: Generate load combinations.

Step 4: Enter design parameters

(Unbraced Length,
Moment Factor, etc).

Step 5: Enter deflection limits.

Step 6: Check design results.

Step 7: Change and update the

designed sections.

Step

00 Overview
Eurocode 3 Steel Design Methods

midas Gen provides the following two methods:

1. The program finds optimal sections for gravity loads (Design > Steel Optimal Design) and
also finds optimal sections for lateral loads (Design> Displacement Optimal Design). With t
he combined use of the two, the user should find optimal sections.

2. The program checks strength and serviceability based on the sections defined by the user
and the design code selected by the user (Design > Steel Code Check). Also, the program
searches and proposes sections which satisfy the design conditions entered by the user.
Then the user can update the sections referring to the sections proposed by the program.

In this tutorial, method 2 is presented.

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Step

00 Overview - Details of the example building

ROOF

4,000
5F

4,000
4F

4,000
3F

4,000
2F

5,000
1F

Figure 1. Elevation (unit: mm)

7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500

2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
Figure 2. Structural Plan (2~Roof) (unit: mm)

Step

00 Overview

 Applied Codes  Structural System

• Applied Wind Load: Eurocode 1 (2005) • Bracing system

• Applied Seismic Load: Eurocode 8 (2004)

• Steel Design Code: Eurocode 3 (2005)

 Materials
• Beam, Column and Brace: S275
 Applied Loads
Self Weight
Unit Load Cases
Floor loads
Load Name Details
• For floor 2~5
1 Self Weight Self Weight
Superimposed Dead Load: 3.7 kN/m2

Live Load: 4 kN/m2 2 SID Superimposed Dead Load

Static
• For roof
Load 3 Live Load Live Load
Superimposed Dead Load: 5 kN/m2 Cases
Wind Load
4 Wind X-dir
Live Load: 1.5kN/m2 (in the global X-direction)

Wind Load
Wind loads 5 Wind Y-dir
(in the global Y-direction)
• Basic Wind Velocity: 26 m/s Seismic Load
Response 6 RX
Spectrum (in the global X-direction)
• Terrain Category: II
Load Seismic Load
Cases 7 RY
Seismic loads (in the global Y-direction)

• Ground Type: B

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Step

00 Overview
 Applied Sections
These are the sections assumed before design updates.

• Beam

Section ID DB Section Size

1 UNI IPE 500
2 UNI IPE 600
3 UNI IPE 450

• Column

Section ID DB Section Size

4 UNI HEB 240
5 UNI HEB 300

• Brace

Section ID DB Section Size

6 UNI HEA 260

Step

01 Step . 1 Open the model file and perform analysis & Steel Design Code

Procedure

Step1. Open the model file and

perform analysis

1 Open “EC3 design_start

model.mgb”

2 Analysis > Perform Analysis 4

Step2. Steel Design Code

3 Design > Steel Design 5

Parameter > Design Code

4 Design Code: “Eurocode3:05”

5 Click on “OK” button.

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Step

02 Step . 2 Generate Load Combinations

Procedure
Generate Load Combinations
4
The program automatically
creates design load combinations
which can be also modified or 5
deleted by the user. 6 2

1 Result > Combinations

2 Click on “Steel Design” Tab.

3 Click “Auto Generation” button.

4 Option: “Add”

5 Code Selection: “Steel”

6 Design Code: “Eurocode3:05”

9

7 Gamma G: 1.35, Gamma Q: 1.5

8 Click on “OK” button. 7

9 Click on “Close” button.

Step

03 Step . 3 Enter Unbraced Length

Procedure
Enter Unbraced Length 5

1 View > Select > Identity

6

2 Select Type: “Section”

2 4

3
3 Select “1: IPE 500” & “IPE 600.”

7
4 Click on “Add” button and “Close”
button.
4
8
5 Design > General Design
Parameter >Unbraced Length

6 Option: “Add/Replace”

7 Laterally Unbraced Length, Lb =

2.5
8 Click on “Apply” button and
“Close” button.

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Step

04 Step . 4 Enter Equivalent Uniform Moment Factor (Cmy, Cmz)

Procedure

Enter Equivalent Uniform 2

Moment Factor (Cmy, Cmz)

1 View > Select > Select All

2 Design > General Design

4
Parameter >Equivalent
Uniform Moment Factor 5 6

3 Option: “Add/Replace”

4 Check on “Calculate by Program”

5 Click on “Apply” button

6 Click on “Close” button.

Step

05 Step . 5 Enter Equivalent Moment Factor (CmLT)

Procedure
Enter Equivalent Moment 5
Factor (CmLT)

1 View > Select > Identity 6

2 Select Type: “Element Type” 2 4

7
3
3 Select “BEAM”.
8

4 Click on “Add” button and “Close”

button.
4

5 Design > Steel Design Parameter

> Equivalent Moment Factor

6 Option: “Add/Replace”

7 Check on “Calculate by Program.”

8 Click on “Apply” button and “Close”

button.

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Step

06 Step . 6 Assign/Confirm Serviceability Load Combination Type

Procedure
Assign/Confirm Serviceability
Load Combination Type

1 Design > General Design

Parameter > Serviceability
Load Combination Type

2 Click on “Close” button.

Step

07 Step . 7 Enter Serviceability Parameters

Procedure
If the element’s local x-axis is
Enter Serviceability Parameters 5
parallel to the global Z-axis, the
6 element is considered as a
1 View > Select > Identity
column. If the element’s local x-
2 Select Type: “Element Type” 7
axis is parallel to global X-Y
3 Select “BEAM.” 2 4
plane, the element is
4 Click on “Add” button and “Close” 3
8 considered as beam. All other
button.
elements except for columns
5 Design > Steel Design
and beams are considered to
Parameter > Serviceability
4 be braces.
Parameters 9

6 Option: “Add/Replace”
7 Selection Type: “By Selection”
8 Deflection Control For Beams: “L 10

/ 250” 11
9 Deflection Control For Columns:
“h / 300”
10 Deflection Amplification Factor: “1”
11 Click on “Apply” button and
“Close” button.

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08 Step . 8-1 Steel Code Checking

Procedure
Steel Code Checking (1)

1 Design > Steel Code Check

2 Click on button.

3 Select “SECT 5” & “SECT 6.”

3
4 Click on “Graphic” button.

Ultimate Limit State Check Results Serviceability Limit State Check Results
COM: Critical ratio by axial force and bending moment (Yielding & Buckling) Beam: Vertical deflection
SHR: Critical ratio by shear force (Yielding & Buckling) Column: Horizontal deflection

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4

Step

08 Step . 8-2 Steel Code Checking

Procedure 1
Steel Code Checking (2)

1 Click on “Close” button.

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9 Step . 9-1 Change the NG sections

Procedure
Change the NG sections (1)

“Change” command will verify the

strength for the user-selected 2
section and save the design
results until re-analysis is
performed.

1 Click on button.

2 Click on “Change” button.

3 Limit Combined Ratio from

3
4
“0.8” to “1.”

4 Click on “Search Satisfied

Section.”
5

5 Select “HEB340.”

1
6 Click on “Change” button. 6

Step

9 Step . 9-2 Change the NG sections

Procedure
Change the NG sections (2)

“Update” command will allow the

user to update the section and re-
analyze. 1

1 Click on update button.

2 Select Property No. 6.

2

3 Limit Combined Ratio from

“0.8” to “1.”
4
3

4 Click on “Search Satisfied

Section.”

5
5 Select “HEA280.”

6 Click on “Change & Close” button.

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9 Step . 9-3 Change the NG sections

Procedure
Change the NG sections (3)

Only the section for design review

has been changed. The section in
the model has not been changed
as seen in the Works Tree.

1 Select “SECT 6.”

2 Click on “Graphic” button.

Step

9 Step . 9-4 Change the NG sections

Procedure 1
Change the NG sections (4)

1 Click on “Close” button.

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10 Step . 10-1 Updated the Design Sections

Procedure
Updated the Design Sections(1) “Properties Before Change” represents the sections used in the analysis.

“Properties After Change” represents the sections used in the Design

1 Click on “Update” button. Change.

2 Click on “Select All Changed

1
Properties” button.

3 Click on “<-” button.

3

4 Click on “Yes” button.

Step

10 Step . 10-2 Updated the Design Sections

Procedure
Updated the Design Sections(2)

1 Click on “Re-analysis” button.

2 Click on “Re-check” button.

Re-analyze the model.

Re-do the steel code check. Final design results

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11 Step . 11-1 Change the Section with Low Ratio

Procedure
Change the Section with
Low Ratio (1)
2

1 Click on “View Result Ratio”

button.

2 Select “ID: 2.”

3 Ratio Limit: From “0”, To “0.5”

4 Click on “Show Graph of Result

Ratio” button. 1

5 Click on “Select Elements” button.

6 Click on “Close” button.

3

Step

12 Step . 12-2 Change the Section with Low Ratio

Procedure
Change the Section with
Low Ratio (2)

Among the elements assigned

with IPE600, the elements whose
combined resistance ratio is less
than 0.5 are changed into a
smaller section IPE500.

1 Drag & Drop “1: IPE500” into the

Model View. 1
2 Click on “Yes” button.

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12 Step . 12-3 Change the Section with Low Ratio

Procedure
Change the Section with
Low Ratio (3)
3

1 Analysis > Perform Analysis

2 Design > Steel Code Check

3 Click on “View Result Ratio”

button.

4 Select “ID: 2.”

5 Ratio Limit: From “0”, To “1”

6 Click on “Show Graph of Result

Ratio” button.
4

7 Click on “Close” button.

Combined resistance ratios of
5

6
Section ID. 2 are all above 0.5.

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