Probabilistic estimation of the buckling strength of a CFS lipped-channel section with Type 1 imperfection

Abstract Local geometric imperfections in a cold-formed steel (CFS) member can significantly alter the force-carrying capacity of the member. These are the dents and undulations which occur during cold-rolling, handling, transportation and erection of CFS members. The buckling strength of a lipped channel section with Type 1 local imperfection is obtained and characterised statistically using finite element analyses and Monte Carlo simulations. The reduction in strength due to these imperfections are found to be significant. The quantification of reduction in strength due to these imperfections is found for different values of non-dimensional slenderness ratio. Based on the statistical analysis, design equations and strength curves are recommended for the buckling strength of geometrically imperfect members. Legitimacy of using a generalised statistics of imperfection, in the case of unavailability of specific data for a particular section, is also verified.

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