Optimizing High-Tensile Strength Steel

Structures: Minimization of Buckling and

Distortion through Shear Stress Analysis

By:
Jose Marie Bato
 Contents

• Introduction
• Rationale of the Study
• Review of Related Literature
• Theoretical Framework
• Statement of the Problem
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Expected Outcomes
 Introduction

• Shear stress analysis plays a vital role in optimizing steel structures to

reduce the risk of buckling and distortion.
• This research focuses on developing strategies to ensure the safety of
high-tensile-strength steel structures through analytical techniques,
numerical simulations, and real-world experimentation.
 Rationale of the Study

• High-tensile-strength steel is commonly used in construction and engineering due

to its exceptional mechanical properties.
• However, designing structures to prevent buckling and distortion poses a
challenge.
• This research aims to optimize high-tensile-strength steel structures by minimizing
buckling and distortion through shear stress analysis.
• The research provides insights into how shear stress analysis can be applied to
high-tensile-strength steel structures, leading to safer and more efficient designs.
 Review of Related Literature
• Lee et al. (2012) and Heo et al. (2012) conducted research into plate-to-circular hollow section joints and laser welding,
respectively.
• Jiang et al. (2017) and Ashiri et al. (2018) looked into the effects of welding process on residual stress distributions and weld
performance of 1-GPa grade steel.
• Pallarés-Santasmartas et al. (2018) and Sun et al. (2018) undertook theoretical and experimental investigations into static shear
stresses and first yield resistance of HSS T-stubs.
• Xiao et al. (2018) used finite element analyses to explore buckling strength and post buckling capacity of HSS plate girders.
• Kumar et al. (2019), Veena et al. (2021), Wang et al. (2019), Li et al. (2019), Matsuda et al. (2020), Degtyareva et al. (2020),
Zhou et al. (2020), Rossi et al. (2021), Zhang et al. (2021), Najm et al. (2022) and Veena et al. (2021) also contributed to research
on HSS behavior.
• In addition, Kusuda & Fujii (1960), Casanova et al. (1997), Memari & Madhkhan (1999) and Xie & Bao (2012) conducted
significant research on the topic.
• Lastly, Lin et al. (2021) presented a study on the net section resistance of HSS bolted connections subject to double shear.
 Theoretical Framework

Input:
The beam buckling and distortion effects on high-tensile strength steel beams were analyzed.
Process:
Use SolidWorks' finite element analysis to minimize buckling and distortion in high-tensile strength
steel beams through shear stress methods.
Output:
The optimized high-tensile steel structures have been designed to enhance durability and strength.
 Statement of the Problem

This research seeks to address the following problem:

1. What are the existing methods and techniques employed in the industry to
mitigate buckling and distortion in high-tensile strength steel structures?
2. What are the primary factors contributing to buckling and distortion in high-
tensile strength steel structures, in terms of a. Integrity, and b. Performance
3. How can shear stress analysis be leveraged to optimize the design and
construction of high-tensile strength steel structures?
 Objectives

• To investigate the relationship between high-tensile strength steel

properties and susceptibility to buckling and distortion.
• To develop analytical models for predicting shear-induced buckling and
distortion.
• To propose optimization techniques to minimize these effects through
design modifications and material enhancements.
 Methodology

• This study will use experimental and computational methods to understand the behavior of
high-tensile-strength steel.
• Mechanical tests will be conducted to understand the material properties of the steel samples.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations will then evaluate the steel's behavior under
different loading conditions, focusing on shear-induced buckling and distortion.
• SolidWorks FEA is a powerful tool that creates a digital model of a product and computes
every element or point of the mesh to solve engineering and mathematical physics problems.
• The results from the simulations are precise, with an error margin of just 1%.
 Expected Outcomes
• A comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing buckling and
distortion in high-tensile strength steel. Analytical models for predicting
shear-induced buckling and distortion in steel structures. Optimization
strategies for design and material selection to minimize these effects.