Smith, C.C. (2012) Theoretical basis of ultimate limit state design. Geotechnique Letters, 2 (4). 205 - 208. ISSN 2045-2543
Abstract
This letter proposes a fundamental theoretical framework for undertaking ultimate limit state design based on the use of an interaction diagram or yield surface. Conceptually (using Eurocode terminology), the design state is obtained from the characteristic state, not by applying partial factors, but by applying a perturbation force or stress probe within this yield surface until factored actions become equal to factored resistances. This robustly ensures mechanical rigour at all times. The method gives clarity as to how calculations should be carried out and removes ambiguity about factoring actions not in the direction of the perturbing force. Several examples are given to illustrate its application. © ICE Publishing: all rights reserved.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2012 ICE. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | analysis; limit state design |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Civil and Structural Engineering (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 12 Jun 2014 10:03 |
Last Modified: | 26 Apr 2024 14:25 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | ICE |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1680/geolett.12.00048 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:79308 |