Table 4 Summary of input values of parameters examined Cross section imperfection, Figure Load Member Applied load Relative Analysis 3 eccentricity Effect of Column length (m) imperfection retrained factor Group parameter No. Diff. Max. THK (a) % of cross examined (mm) (kN) Δ α and nominal THK section width ((D-b)/2) (mm) 1 Fixed ends 6.35 3.18* 425 - - length 1.88 to 5.64 (slenderness) 50 to 150 % of 3.76m, increment 10 % Hinged ends 2.88 to 6.64 m Increment 50 to 150% of 3.76 m 2 Fixed ends 2 to 14 3.18 425 - - cross section 3.76 increment 2 imperfection- Hinged ends 4.76
Table 4 Summary of input values of parameters examined Analysis Group No. Column length (m) Cross section imperfection, Figure 3 Diff. Max. THK (a) and nominal THK ((D-b)/2) (mm) Member imperfection Δ (mm) Applied load (kN) Load eccentricity % of cross section width Relative retrained factor α Effect of parameter examined 1 Fixed ends 1.88 to 5.64 50 to 150 % of 3.76m, increment 10 % Hinged ends 2.88 to 6.64 m Increment 50 to 150% of 3.76 m 6.35 3.18* 425 - - length (slenderness) 2 Fixed ends 3.76 Hinged ends 4.76 2 to 14 increment 2 3.18 425 - - cross section imperfection-
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