Stability of rectangular concrete-filled steel tubes

Abstract

The paper deals with the theoretical analysis of the influence of imperfections on the stability and carrying capacity of axially compressed cold-formed rectangular steel tubes filled with concrete, which use as bearing structures in the structural engineering, bridges, underground subway systems and tunnels. The behavior of the mentioned above composite structures under load were presented by numerical modelling in software ABAQUS. The support conditions of loaded edges of the steel section were considered as clamped in the models. The results of the analysis were shown the influence of imperfections on the stability and carrying capacity of the composite columns.