Stability of structural members - General Report

Structural members are assumed to be part of an overall structure. Two prin cipal methods of analysis may be used which are described in detail. Exampl es are given for members where the internal forces are calculated due to se cond-order theory, and a check of the most stressed sections shows sufficie nt capacity. On the other hand, simplified design formulae are discussed. S pecial attention is given to the support conditions of the members and to c ases where these conditions do not fulfill the requirements of simple suppo rt. If lateral-torsional buckling can occur, some influences of constructio nal details on the load-carrying capacity are mentioned. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.