Castellated Beam Example with AISC 360-16

The Castellated Beam Design Example is explained in detail under this title according to AISC 360-16.

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Section Details

Frame Results

Biaxial Bending Moment and Axial Forces

Biaxial bending moment strength is determined at the gross area of the I-section. It’s accepted the beam is braced against lateral torsional buckling at the midpoint of the beam.

L_b=5000 mm (LTB)

Gross Shear and Net Shear Checks

Maximum Shear Force at Gross Area: V_u= 53.913 kN

Maximum Shear Force at Net Area: V_u= 43.13 kN

Horizontal Shear Check

Vierendeel Bending

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