Hello dik, thanks a lot for your answer. I agree with your statement.
So regarding the pile case presented above, would you consider that a plastic analysis should not be performed?
In this case what should govern? The compression (being non slender) or flexure (being noncompact)?
Thanks
Dear all,
I have a question on my mind, I wonder if anyone can help me.
I am performing a structural evaluation in order to determine the structural capacity (using SAP2000) of an existing steel concrete cap structure supported by steel pipe piles (ASTM A36) when subjected to an abnormal...