An Analytical Method for Analysis of Curved Pair Members tied with Struts

摘要

This paper presents an analytical method for determination of the critical load of curved pair members tied with struts subjected to an axial compressive force. A numerical calculation was performed by using the proposed analytical method and frame-analysis based on the elastic finite element method by changing rise-to-span ratios to check the capabilities of the curved pair members. The buckling strength by the proposed analytical method showed good agreement with that of FEM. Validity and efficiency of the proposed analytical method was demonstrated.