Handled by assigning a "reduced thickness" to stiffeners, such as the small lips on a C-channel.
Capacity is calculated using these reduced "effective" properties rather than the gross physical dimensions. 📋 Other Noteworthy Features of EN 1993-1-3 Design of cold-formed steel structures. : Euroc...
Reduces the "effective width" of individual flat elements (like the web or flange) of the cross-section. Handled by assigning a "reduced thickness" to stiffeners,
Rules for using steel sheeting as a structural diaphragm to resist lateral loads. Design of cold-formed steel structures. : Euroc...
Because CFS members are thin, they often buckle before reaching their full material yield strength. Eurocode 3 manages this using the . 🛠️ Key Feature: The Effective Width Method