Static Design of Aluminium Structures

Author: Höglund Torsten   Norlin Bert  

Publisher: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

ISSN: 1016-8664

Source: Structural Engineering International, Vol.16, Iss.4, 2006-11, pp. : 301-304

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Abstract

This paper shows how the effective thickness concept is used in Eurocode 9 (prEN 1999-1-1 Design of aluminium structures, general structural rules [1]) to allow for local buck ling as well as strength reduction in the heat affected zone (HAZ) of welded members.