The stiffening of light cladding on steel structures

Seden, MR

Abstract

The thesis seeks to quantify the effect of the following major variables
on the stiffening effect of light cladding on steel structures:
1) suction loading
2) flange behaviour
3) sheet length
4) the absence of shear connectors.
After an introductory chapter, theoretical analysis is presented to
assess each of the above variables (chapters 2-6). Experimental work
verifying the theory is presented in chapters 7~12. This comprises
three series of tests on full scale roof panels and a comprehensive series
of tests on a full scale sheeted building. Other secondary variables
investigated include:
1) position and number of rooflights
2) sustained loading
3) cyclic loading
4) shear buckling
5) purlin crippling.

The conclusions are presented in chapter 13.

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Oct 3, 2012
• Award Date: Jan 1, 1975