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Download Solution PDFHorizontal stiffener in a plate girder is provided to safeguard against web buckling due to
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Download Solution PDFThe different type of stiffeners and their function is given below in tabulated from:
|
Stiffener |
Function |
| Horizontal Stiffener | To prevent Web buckling against compressive force due to bending |
|
Bearing stiffener |
To prevent Web Crushing at the location of heavy concentrated loads. |
|
Tension Stiffener |
To transfer tensile forces from flange to web |
|
Load Carrying Stiffener |
To prevent Web buckling due to any concentrated load. |
|
Torsional Stiffener |
To restrain girder against torsional effects at supports. |
|
Diagonal Stiffener |
Strengthen of web under combination of bending and shear |
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