Finite element analysis of castellated beams

Abstract A method of analysis for the deflection and stresses in castellated beams or also beams with web openings has been presented in this paper using finite element method. A generalised programme for the use of IBM 1620 is also developed. An experimental programme to evaluate the theoretical solution was conducted using five number full sized test members including one tapered castellated beam. The theoretical results were also compared with the test results of few other authors. It is found that the experimental values compare well with the theoretical results.