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Biaxial bending( Beams in Both Axis)

Biaxial bending occurs when a beam is subjected to a loading condition that

produces bending about the major ( strong) axis and thw minor (weak) axis.

When a beam is subjected to a normal load which causes bending in the x-

axis and a tangential load which causes bending along the minor axis,I t is
said that the member is subjected to an unsymmetrical bending.

Shear Center is that point through which the loads must act if there is no
twisting or torsion of the beam.

The location of the shear center for several common cross sections is shown
in fig. 5.46a., where shear center is indicated by a circle. Figure 5.46b shows
deflected position of two different beams when loads are applied

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Problem #1.

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Design Of purlins

Purlins are usually subjected to vertical loads and normal loads thus causing
When loads are not applied through the shear center of a cross section, the bending moments on both x-axis and y-axis.
result is flexure plus torsion.

Where, Wy is the load component perpendicular to the web axis of the

purlin and Wx is the load component parallel to the web axis.

Note: Use ½ of weak axis bending strength (Mny) in the interaction equation
to account for the torsional buckling effect:

Mux Muy
+ <1
For LRFD: ∅ bMnx 1
∅ bMny ( )
2

Mux Muy
+ <1
For ASD: Mnx Mny
ῼb 2( ῼb )

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Sagrods Of Purlins:

The presence of sag rods on the purlins reduces the moment along the
minor axis to a max of WyL2/ 32 when sag rods are used at the midspan and
WyL2/90 when sag rods are used at one-third points. The sag rods act as
lateral support for the purlins and keeping the purlins in proper alignment
during erection until the roof is installed.

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Problem#1Using both the LRFD and ASD methods, investigate W 6x12 purlin
for the roof as shown in figure. The trusses are 18 ft 6 in on center, and saag
rods are used at the midpoints between trusses. Full lateral support is
assumed to be supplied from roof above. Use 50 KSI steel and AISC
Specification. Loads are as follows in terms of pounds per square foot or
roof surface.

Snow: 30 psf
Roofing: 6 psf
Estimated purlin weight= 3 psf
Wind pressure= 15 psf perpendicular to roof surface

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