Publication 093 Lateral stability of steel beams and columns - common cases of restraint

Publication Year

1992

Document Status

Current

Abstract

The common problems of lateral instability of beams and columns are examined, giving advice on the use of BS 5950: Part 1 and other guidance for determining the buckling resistance of these members. The first section covers the theory of elastic stability of beams and columns. The second section presents common cases that are encountered in building construction.

Document History

Updated guidance based on Eurocode 3 may be found in Publication P360 Stability of steel beams and columns: in accordance with Eurocodes and the UK National Annexes (SCI, 2011).

ISBN

9781870004657

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