JRGse
Structural
- Mar 11, 2004
- 39
We have an existing 14 x14 HSS square tube column (about 45' long) that was filled with water that froze. This acton caused the four walls of the HSS section to bulge outward and have a permenant deformation of about 1/8". The ice/water has since been removed an now the owner is asking us to determine the load carrying capacity of this column.
How would you determine the allowable stress of the deformed section?
Thanks
How would you determine the allowable stress of the deformed section?
Thanks