@book{969f923b3d1a4546bbfba3efc3e7c6a2,
title = "Rotational restraint in cold-formed steel Z-profile purlin-sheeting systems: Finite element model",
abstract = "Cold-formed steel Z-purlins are commonly used in the construction of industrial building roofs. As the restraining effect due to roof sheeting increases the strength of the purlin to a considerable extent, its design is largely influenced by the amount of rotational restraint provided by roof sheeting to purlins. Though it has been an area of research for several years, numerical modelling is not yet convincingly complete to predict this rotational restraint. In this research work, a non-linear model is developed by incorporating both purlin and sheeting along with screws and washers in the model and taking the symmetry in the deformation pattern of the Z-profile purlin-sheeting systems into consideration, and Z-purlin-sheeting systems are analysed for rotational restraint under gravity and uplift loads. The performance of the finite element model is validated by conducting experiments. Parametric study is performed using the present model to investigate the factors influencing rotational restraint and the results are included in this article.",
author = "Katnam, {K B} and {Van Impe}, R and G Lagae and {De Beule}, A",
note = "Times Cited: 0 1st International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM04) Dec 15-17, 2004 Singapore, SINGAPORE Natl Univ Singapore, Dept Mech Engn",
year = "2006",
language = "English",
isbn = "1-4020-3952-2",
series = "Computational Methods, Pts 1 and 2",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
address = "United States",
}