Mechanical hinge Plastic hinge Reality Concept Resists zero moment Resists a constant moment M P Mechanical Hinge Plastic Hinge with M P =
M – Moment corresponding to working load M y – Moment at which the section yields M P – Moment at which entire section is under yield stress y C T y M P
Plastic moment Moment at which the entire section is under yield stress C T A c y A t y 2 c t A A A •NA divides cross-section into 2 equal parts 2 y C T A
y y 2 y C A y t c A T 2 y A Similar to y Z y A y y Z Couple due to 2 y 2 y c t y p Plastic modulus Z p 1 is the shape factor Z
Shape factor for various cross-sections b d Rectangular cross-section: Section modulus bd 3 12 I bd 2 y d 2 6 Z 2 2 4 p c t bd d d b d ⎛ ⎞ Z A y y 2 ⎜ 4 4 ⎟ ⎝ ⎠ Plastic modulus Shape factor = 1.5 Z p Z Dept. of CE, GCE Kannur 16 Dr.RajeshKN 18
Circular section
Triangular section
Methods of Plastic Analysis
Basic terminologies
1. Simple beam Equilibrium method: 4 P M W u . l M P M u W 4 M P l
MECHANISMS OF FAILURE A statically determinate beam will collapse if one plastic hinge is developed Consider a simply supported beam with constant cross section loaded with a point load P at midspan If P is increased until a plastic hinge is developed at the point of maximum moment (just underneath P) an unstable structure will be created. Any further increase in load will cause collapse