Stability and ultimate load of multi-cell orthotropic columns subjected to compression
Abstract
In this paper thin-walled orthotropic columns of rectangular cross-section are considered. The columns are subject to compression. The aim of the paper is to show that substituting the single cell cross-section by multi-cell one (at constant value of area) it is possible to exploit better the material strength properties. It is proven that for proposed multi-cell cross-sections the significant increase of local buckling stress is gained simultaneously at small decrease of global buckling stress of considered columns. The increase of the load carrying capacity of analysed columns is also found.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
Cellular and Composite Structures
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 235–240
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter