Optimal design of cold-formed steel portal frames for stressed-skin action using genetic algorithm

This paper describes a stressed-skin diaphragm approach to the optimal design of the internal frame of a cold-formed steel portal framing system, in conjunction with the effect of semi-rigid joints. Both ultimate and serviceability limit states are considered. Wind load combinations are included. Th...

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Main Authors: Phan, Thanh Duoc, Lim, J., Tanyimboh, T., Wrzesien, A., Sha, W., Lawson, R.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Pergamon 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/21620