Techfrendz
Structural
Hi,
How to estimate torsional constant for a I section with a base plate at the bottom flange?
Can I simply add the torsional constant of the plate tb^3/3 to the torsional constant of the I section?
Or DO I need to consider the thickness of bottom flange = thickness of bottom flange of I section + Thickness of base plate and then recalculate the torsional constant of I section? - Since It is assumed that the plate and the I section acts together.
Any comments on the above is highly appreciated.
Thanks
Mukund
How to estimate torsional constant for a I section with a base plate at the bottom flange?
Can I simply add the torsional constant of the plate tb^3/3 to the torsional constant of the I section?
Or DO I need to consider the thickness of bottom flange = thickness of bottom flange of I section + Thickness of base plate and then recalculate the torsional constant of I section? - Since It is assumed that the plate and the I section acts together.
Any comments on the above is highly appreciated.
Thanks
Mukund