i have done an 4 Arch model on staad & performed buckling analysis.
i am getting very large -ve buckling factors .... what do they mean,
i know that buckling factor <1 means that member will buckle before the designed load,
the snap shot attached below is for Self weight. (Plz See the Pic...
Gents please help me out.
i am designing a Steel hollow Arch Gate structure. Arch is 100ft support to support with 30ft height.
Arch is serving the purpose of Entry gate with no dead load on top except facade glass pannels.
I am modeling the Arch in STAAD. to design the pipe section what should...
