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Indian Standard
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USE OF
COLD-FORMED LIGHT GAUGE STEEL
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS IN GENERAL
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

( First Revision)
Ninth Reprint SEPTEMBER 2001
( Incorporating Amendment No.1 )

UDC

624.014.2: 693.814 : 69.001.3

Copyright 1982
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INDIAN STANDARDS

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Gr8

January 1976

IS

801. 1975

Indian Standard
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USE OF
COLD-FORMED LIGHT GAUGE STEEL
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS IN GENERAL
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

(First Revision)
Structural Engineering Sectional Committee, 5MBDC 7
Chairman

Representing
Ministry of Railways

DlUCToa STANDAJU)I (CIVIL)

M""bns
L. N. AORAWAL
Industrial Fasteners Association of India, Calcutta
SHRI M. M. MURARKA (Alternate)
SHRI A. K. BANERJEE
Metallurgical and Engineering Consultants (India)

SHRI

Ltd, Ranchi
SaRI S. SAN KARAN
SRRI P. C. BHASIN
SHRI

A. S.

BISHNOI

(Alternate)
Department of Transport (Road Wing), Ministry
of Shipping 8t Transport

(Alternat,)

DR P. N. CHATrUJEB
DR P. K. DAS
DR P.

Government of West Bengal

Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
(CSIR), Durgapur
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
M. N. Dastur & Co Pvt Ltd, Calcutta
Irrigation & Power Department, Government of
Maharashtra, Bombay

DAYARATNAM

SRRI D. S. DESAI
DIRECTOR (~IERl)
RESEARCH OFFICER
DIRECTOR (TeD)

(Allerna'-)

Central Water &

Power Commission (Power

\Ving), New Delhi

SBRI P. V. N. IVBNOER (Alternate)

EXECU1'IVE ENOIHEER (CENTRAL
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
STORES DIVISION No. II)
SHRI M. M. GHOSH
Stewarts & Lloyds of India Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SIIRJ S. C. GHOSH (Alternate)
SMRI A. G. GONSALVES
Bridge & Roof Co (India) Ltd, Howrah
SHRI S. S. BOSE (Jfltnnau)
Public Works Department, Government of West
SHIU SAILAPATI GUPTA

Bengal, Calcutta

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801 - 1975

(Con'inued from page 1)

A-fembeTS
G. S. IYER

SHRt

SURI

DR O. P.

s. ~I.

R.JwIurtli",

The Hindustan Construction Co Ltd, Bombay

GULATElt

(Alttma")

JAIN
JOINT DIRECTOR 8TA"fDARD8 (8&8)
D~Ptrry DIRECTOR STANDARDS

Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta

Ministry of Railways

(B&S)-II (Alternate)
S. D. KALE
Bombay Municipal Corporation, Bombay
SHRt M. K. R. SHARMA (AlttmtJt,)
SIIRI OM GHOSI A
Electrical Manufacturing Co Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI S. N. SJNGH (AltnntJte)
PROF K. D. ~IAIIAJAN
Engmeer-ln-Chief's Branch, Arm)' Headquarters,

SHRt

New Of"lhi

B. V. RAMASWAMY (AllemQle)
C. ~f~T tUR
National Buildings Organisation, New Delhi

PROF
SIIRI (06.

SUR' K.

s.

'~RINIVASAN

(Alterna")

P. K. l\IALl.ICK
A. P. KAVAL (Allernate)
DR S. K. !\-fALJ~ICK

SIIRI

J~'soP &

Co Ltd, Calcutta

SHRl

N. v.
A. K.

SIIRI
8HRI
SHRf

~fANAY

~fITRA

P. K. MUKHERJEE
SRRI P. T. PATEL (AII,rnolt)
SHRI P. R. NATAR.'JAN
flR

J.

PURt.1SIIOTH AM

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (GATES &.

DESIGN) (Al'trnalt)
REPRESENTATIVE
SIIRI P. V. NAIK (Altmaal,)
REPRF.5ENTATIVE
PROP
SUR1

P. K.
T. N.

DJt D.

SOM
SUBBA RAO

JOHNSON VICI'OR

EN

SUPERINTENDING

0 I N

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Mantons (Bangalore) Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
Hindustan Steel Ltd, Durgapur
Braithwaite &. Co (India) Ltd, Calcutta
Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR),
Roorkee
Central Water & Power Commission (WaterWiDg),
New Delhi

Richardson & Cruddas Ltd, Bombay

Burn at Co Ltd, Howrah

Jadavpur University, Calcutta

Indian Roads Congress, N~w Delhi
(Alt""tlt,)
E F.. R
Government of Tamil Nadu, Madras

(PLANNING & DESIGN CIRCLE)

EXF,CUTIVE ENGINEER

(8

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I)IVISION)

E N T R E

(Alternate)

MAJ R. P. E. V AZIPD.'R

K. 'VEFRARAGHVACIIARI
S. N. VOHRA

SHRI
SHRI

S. N. BASU (A/lnnat.)
L. D. WADHWA
SHRI 8. B. NA'l (A/Innate)
SHRr C. R. RAW" RAO,
Director (Strue It Met)

Bombay Port Trust. Bombay

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Tiruchirapalty
I nspection WinR, Directorate General of Supplies
& Disposals (Ministry of IndultriPi & Civil
Supplies)

SIIRI

SIIKI

Engineen India Ltd, New Delhi

Director General, BIS (Ex-nfficjD Member)

S,rTtlary
SHa. S. S. SETJlI
Assistant Director (Struc &.

~1et)J

HIS

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IS : 801. 1175

Indian Standard
CODE OF PRAC1ICE f"'OR USE OF
COLD-FORMED LIGHT GAUGE STEEL
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS IN GENERAL
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

(First Revision)
o.

J." 0 R E W 0 R D

0.1 This Indian Standard (Fir..a Revision) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 31 January 1975, after the draft finalized by the
Structural Engineering Sectional Committee had been approved by the
Structural and Metals Division Council and Civil Engineering Divi-ion
Council.

0.2 Cold-formed steel structural members are cold-formed in rolls or press

brake'} from flat steel, generally not thicker than 125 mm, For repetitive
mass production they arc formed most economically by cold-rolling, while
smaller quantities of special shapes are most economically produced on press
brakes. The latter proce~s, with its great versatility of shape variation,
makes this type of con-truction as adaptable to special requirements as reinforced concrete is in its field of use. Members arc connected by spot, fillet,
plug or slot welds, by screw, bolts, cold rivets or any other special devices.
8.3 This type of construction is appropriate and economical under on- or
more of the following conditions:
a) Where moderate loads and spans make the thicker, hot-rolled shapes
uneconomical, for example, joists, purlins, girts, ru\.("trusses, complete
framing for one- and two-storey residential, cornmercial and
industrial structures;
b) Where it is desired that load-carrying members also provide useful
surfaces, for example, door panels and roof decks, mostly installed
without any shoring and wall panels; and
c) Where sub-assemblies of such members can be prefabricated in the
plant, reducing site erection to a minimum of simple operations,
for example sub-assembly of panel framing up to 3 X 4 metres and
more for structures listed in (a), standardized package shed-type

utility buildings, etc.

3

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801. 1975

0.4 This standard was first published in 19:-)8 and was mainly based on
1956 edition of 'Specification for the

de~igh

of cold formed steel structural

members' published by American Iron aud Steel Institute, New York.

While revising the Indian Standards, the Sectional Committee decided that
it should be brought in line with the 196C edition of the Al S! public .uion,
as t!s has been the accepted practice in this country and In()~t suitable
for this type of construction,
0.5 For the purpo~e of deciding whether a particular requirement or this
standard is complied wijh, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing
the result of a test or analysis, shall he rounded off in accordance with
IS; 2-1960*. The number of signiflca.it places retained in the rounded off
value should be the same a.. that of the specified value in this standard.

1. SCOPE
1.1 "This code applies to the design of structural members cold-formed to
shape from carbon or low-alloy, sheet or strip steels used for load carrying
purposes in buildings. It may also be used for structures other than buildings
provided appropriate allowances are made fur dynamic effects.

2. MATERIAL
2.1 Structural steel sheet or strip steel shall conform to IS : l079.1973t.
2.2 Steels other than the one covered in 2.1 may be wed provided such steel
conforms to the chemical and mechanical requirements of IS : I079-1973t
and its weldability is guaranteed.
3. DEFINITIONS
3.0 For the purpose of this code, the following definitions shall apply.
3.1 StUreaed CompreioD Elements -- A flat compression element,
for example, a plane compression flange of a flexural member or a plane
web or flange of a compression member, of which both edges parallel to the
direction of stress are stiffened by a web, flange stiffening lip, intermediate
stiffener, or the like conforming to the. requirements of 5.2.2.
3.2 UD.tijfeDecl Compreion E1emeDts - A flat element which is
stiffened at only one edge parallel to the direction of stress.
3.3 Multiple StifreDeci Element. - An element that is stiffened between
webs, or between a web and a stiffened edge, by means of. intermediate
stiffeners which are parallel to tile direction of stress and which conforln to
the requirements of 5.2.2.2. A sub-element is the portion between adjacent
stiffeners or between web and intermediate stiffener or between edge and
intermediate stiffener.
-Rules for rounding off numerical values (rlf1isttl).
tSpecification for hot rolled carbon It~el sheet and strip (thi,d rtvw,.).

IS : 801.1975
3.4 Plat-Width Ratio - The flat-width ratio, tult, of a single flat clement,
is the ratio of the flat-width, w, exclusive of edge fillets, to the thickness t,
In the case of sections, such as I, T channel and shaped sections, the width
w is the width of the fiat projection of flange from web, exclusive of fillets
and of any stiffening lip that may be at the outer edgr- of the flange. In
th~ case of multiple-web sections, such as hat, if or hox shape sections, the
width w is the flat-width of flange between adjacent webs, exclusive of fillets,

<

3.5 EfFective Design Width - Where the flat-width, w, of an element is

reduced for design purposes, the reduced design width b is termed the effective
width or the effective design width, and is determined in accordance
with 5.2.1 and 5.2.5.

3.6 Tldclme - The thickness t of any element or secnon shall be the base
steel thickness, exclusive of coatings.
3.7 Tor.loaal Flexural BackliDg - A mode of buckling in which com.
pression members can bend and twist simultaneously.

3.8 Point SYJIlmetric Section - A section symmetrical about a point

(centroid) such as a

,~

3.9 Yield Poiat Fy

section.having equal flanges.

It shall mean yield point or yield strength.

3.10 Stre -- Force per unit area; expressed in kilogram force per square
centimetre, abbreviated throughout as kgf/cm l

4. LOADS
4.1 For general guidance as to the various loads to be taken into account
in the design of structures, reference should be made to IS : 800-1962. and
IS : 875-1964t.

5. DESIGN PROCEDURE
5.1 All computations for safe load, stress, deflection and the like shall be in
accordance with conventional methods of structural design except as otherwise specified herein.
5.2 Propenie8 01 Section. - Properties of sections (cross-sectional area.
moment of inertia, section modulus, radius of gyration, etc) shall be determined in accordance with conventional methods of structural design. Pr0perties shall be based on the full cross section of the members (or net section
where the usc ofa net section is applicable) except where the use ora reduced
cross section, or effective design width, is required by the provisions of 5.2.1
and 5.2.5.
-Code of.practice for use of structural steel in ~enera1 building COllltruCtiOD (~.
tCode of practice Cor ItruCtural ..rety or buildmp: Loadin,ltandarda (rllJiMl).

18

.1. 19'15

5.2.1 Properties of Stijf,,,,d Compression EI,m6nls - In computing properties

of sections of flexural members and in computing values of Q (~f" 6.6.1.1)
for compression members, the flat-width w of any stiffened compression element having a fiat width ratio larger than (wlt)lIm as hereinafter defined
shall be considered as being reduced tor design purposes to an effective design
width b or be determined ill accordance with the provisions of 5.2.1.1
or 5.2.1.2 whichever is applicable, and subject to the limitations of 5.2.5
where applicable. That portion of the total width which is considered
removed to arrive at the effective design width shall be located symmetrically
about the centre line of the element.
5.2.1.1 Elemenls without intermediate stiffeners - The effective design
widths of compression clements which arc not subject to the provisions
of 5.2.1.2 shall be determined from the following formulae" :
For load thurminalion:
Flanges are fully effective (b = w) up to (wlt)um=l 435/vl
For flanges with wIt larger than (w/t)Um

!t -

-J

2 120[1 _ ~_5

VT

(wIt)

V7

Exception: Flanges of closed square and rectangular tubes are fully

effective (b=w) up to {wlt)llm

1:;

for flanges

with

wIt

larger than (wlt)um

2 120 [

t = Vi

420

1 - (wIt)

"-I f

When members or assemblies are subject to stresses produced by wind and

earthquake forces, the effective design width b shall be determined for 075
times the stress caused by wind or earthquake loads alone, or 075 times
the stress caused by wind or earthquake plus gravity loads. when use is made
of the increased allowable stress permitted in 6.1.2.1 or 6.1.2.2.
For dejltction determination:
Flanges are fully effective up to (Wlt)llrA == 1-850/V]
For flanges with wI' larger than (wlt)llm
6
,. =

2 710 [

"-I]""

600

1 - (wIt) v' f

elt it to be noted that where the flat-width exceeds (w/I)ltm the properties of the section
shall r~uently be determined by lucccuive approximationl or othn' appropriate methodl#
linee the larell and the effective desip width are inrcrdependent.

IS : 801 1975
Exception:

Flanges of closed square and rectangular tubes are fully

effective up to (wIt) 11m= 1 990/V! for flanges wi til Ivlt
larger than (Wlt)llm

! _ 2 710 [1
t -

vf

where

_ (wIt)545n

wI t =

flat-width ratio,
effective design width in em, and
f = actual stress in the compression element computed on the
basis of the effective design width in kgf/cm 2
5.2.1.2 i~ultipl, stiffened elements and t.id stiffened elements witll ti"~
stiJIiners - Where the flat-width ratio of a sub-element of a multiple stiffened
compression element or of a stiffened compression element which does not
have intermediate stiffeners and which has only one longitudinal edge
connected to a web does not exceed 60, the effective design width, b, of
such sub-element or element shall be determined in accordance with the
provisions of 5.2.1.1. Where such flat-width ratio exceeds 60, the effective
design width, be, of the sub-element or element shall be determined from
the following formulas:
b
-be
t = -t - 0'10 -t - 60
where
wIt = flat-width ratio of sub-element or element,
b
effective design width determined in accordance witn the
provisions of 5.2.1.1 in em, and
be
effective design width of sub-clement or element to be used
in design computations in em.
For computing the effective structural properties of a member having
compression sub-elements or element subject to the above reduction in
effective width, the area of stiffeners (edge stiffener or intermediate stiffenerst) shall be considered reduced to an effective area as follows:
For wIt between 60 and 90:
A e l = I(. Ast
where

(W)

!!.]

-( = (3 - 2lJel w) - _1 [1 !!::.
30
w t
For wIt greater than 90:
A. , -= (belw) A. t

.s.,

5.2.3(a) for limitation. on the allowable flat-width ratio of a compression element

stiffened at one eci,e by other than a simple lip.
ta. 5.2.2.2 rOl' limitations on number or intermediate Itiffenen which may be considered
efFective and their minimum moment or inerUL

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In the above expressions, Aer and A S l refer only to the area of the stiffener
section, exclusive of any portion of adjacent elements,
'I'he centroid of the stiffener i4) to be considered located at the centroid
of the full area of the stiffener, and the moment of inertia of the stiffener
about its own centroidal axis shall Le that of the full section of the stiffener.

5.2.2 Stijferurs for Compression Elements

5.2.2.1 Edge stiffeners -- In order that a fiat compression element may
be considered a stiffened compression element, it shall be stiffened along
each longitudinal edge parallel to the direction of stress by a web, lip, or
other stiffening means, having the following minimum moment of inertia:
IMln -=-=

183 t ol V (wlt)2 -281 200/Fy but not less than 9-2 t&

where
IMln = minimum allowable moment of inertia of stiffener (of any

shape) about its own centroidal axis parallel to the stiffened

clement in emt , and
wIt = flat-width ratio of stiffened element.
Where the stiffener consists of a simple lip bent at right angle') to the stiffened element, the required overall depth dM l n of such lip may be determined
as follows:
d1tll n =-= 28 t ~(w/t)I-281 200jFy but not Jess than 4-8 t
A simple lip shall not be used a, an edge stiffener for any element 'having
a flat-width ratio greater than 60.
5.2.2.2 Intermediate stiJfe"",s - In order that a flat compression element
may be considered a multiple stiffened element, it shall be stiffened between
w~bsJ or between a web and a stiffetled edge, by means of intermediate
stiffeners parallel to the direction ofstress, and the moment of inertia of each
such intermediate stiffener shaH be not less than twice the minimum allowable moment of inertia specified for edge stiffeners in 5.2.2.1 where w is the
width of the sub-element. The following limitatiorls shall also apply:

a) If the spacing of stiffeners between two webs is such that the flatwidth ratio of the sub-element between stifFenen is larger than
(Wlt)llm in 5.2.1, only two intermediate stiffeners (those nearest
each web) shall be considered effective.
b) If the spacing of stiffeners between a web and an edge stiffener is
such that the fiat-width ratio of the sub-element between stiffencn
is larger than (wlt)lllD in 5.2.l, only ode intermediate stiffener shan
be considered effective.
c) If intermediate stiff~nen are spaced 10 closely that the flat-width
ratio between atiffenen does not exceed (wll)u.ra in 5.2.3, all the
stiffeners may be considered effective. OnIy Cor the purpOlel or
computing the flat-width ratio of the entire multiple-stiffened
8

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801. 1975

clement, such clement shall be considered as replaced by an element

without intermediate stiffeners whose width U's is the whole width
between webs or from web to edge stiffener, and whose equivalent
thickness 18 is determined as follows:
Is

12 Is
Ws

where
moment of inertia of the filII area of the multiple-stiffened
element, mcluding rue intermediate stiffeners, about its own
centroidal axis.
5.2.3 Maximum Allotcable Overall flat- Width. Ratios - Maximum allowable
overall fiat-width ratios to] t disregarding intermediate stiffeners and taking
l as the actual thickness of the element, shall be as follows:
:\) Stiffened compression element having one longitudinal
edge connected to a web or flange element, the other
stiffened by:

Is

Simple lip
Any other kind of stiffener
b) Stiffened compression element with both longitudinal
edges connected to other stiffened elements
c) Unstiffencd compression element

60
90

500
6('

NOTE - Unstiffencd compression elements that have fiat-width ratios exceeding approximately 30 and stiffened compression elements that have flat-width
ratios exceeding approximately 250 are likely to develop noticeable deformation
at the full allowable working stresses, without affecting the ability of the member
to carry design load
Stiffened elements having flat-width ratios larger than 500 may be used wiih
safety to support loads, but substantial deformation of such elements under load
may occur and nlay render inapplicabJe the design formulae given in this code.

d) Unusually wid, flallg,s _.- Where a flange of a ft fA.xur.L1 member is

unusually wide and it is desired to limit the maximum amount
of curling or movement of the flange towards the neutral axis, the
following formula applies to compression and tension flanges, either
stiffened or unsriffened:
Wr =

J126 500 i"d

fay

100

c,

where

W, -

the width of flange projecting beyond the web or half of

the distance between webs for box- or Uvtype beams ;
t = flange thickness;
d = depth of beam;
Cr = the amount of curling'"; and

.1"he amount of curling that can be tolerated will vary with different kinds of sections and

shan be ettablished by the d"ignfllr. Amoun t of curling in the order to 5 percen t or the
depth of the section is usuallv not considered excessive.

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801 1975

fay =

the average stress in the full, unreduced ftange-width in

kgf/eml (where members are designed by the effective
design width procedure, the average str~ equals the maximum stress multiplied by the ratio of the effective design
width to the actual width).
5.2.4 Maximum Allowable W,b Depth - The ratio "It of the webs offlexural
members shall not exceed the following limitations:
a) For members with unstiffened webs:
(lI/t)M.a = 150
b) For members which are provided with adequate means of transmitting concentrated loads or reactions or both into the web:
("ft)Max = 200
where
IJ = clear distance between ftanges measured along the plane of
web, and
, == web thickness.
Where a web consists of two or more sheets, the /aI' ratio shall be computed
for individual sheets.
5.2.5 UlIWlUJIl.1 Sho,t Spans Supporting COn&mtral6tl LuJs - Where the span
of the beam is less than 30 Wr (w, as defined below) and it carries one
concentrated load or several loads spaced farther apart than 2
the effective design width of any flange, whether in tension or compression. shall be
limited to as given in Table I.

W"

TABLE I

MAXIMUM ALLOWABE RAnO OF BJPnCTIVE

BEIIGN WIDTH TO ACTUAL WIDTH

LlwI

RATIO

Lfrvr

RATIO

(1)
30

(2)
1-00

(1)

25

0-96

20
18

091
089
086

(2)
082
0-78
073
067
0-55

16

1412
10
8
6

L - NIl ~ Cor simple SpUll; or the distance between inflection pointl for contiAUOUI beams; or twice the lensth orcantilever beams in em.
WI - width or SaDie projection beyond the web (01' I-beam and limilar IeCtioDa or
hair the diltance between we&e or box- or U -type sections in em.

5.2.5.1 For flanges of I-beams and similar sections stiffened by lips at

the outer edges, W, shall be taken as the sum of the flange projection beyond
the web plus the depth of the lip.
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IS a 801. 1975

s, AlLOWABLE DESIGN STRESS

6.0 Geaenl- The maximum allowable stresses to be used in design shall
be as given in 6.1 to 6.8.
~.l Baaic Des. Stre - Stress on the net section of tension members,
and tension and compression on the extreme fibres of flexural members shall
not exceed the value F specified below, except as otherwise specifically
provided herein:
F = 060 F.,
where F., is the specified minimum yield point.
When the increase in steel strength resulting from cold work of forming
is utilized in accordance with 6.1.1, the basic design stress shall be determined
as follows:
f"

F,.

=- 060 F r "

where
is the average yield point of the full section.
Values ofthe basic allowable design stress F as defined above for some of the
grades covered in IS : 1079-1973 are given in Table 2.
TABLE 2 BASIC ALLOWABLE DESIGN STRESS F
M1NoIuu YIBLD STRNOTH
F

kgf/nun l

kgijcrnl

21
24-

1 250
1 4-50

30

1 800

36

2 160

6.1.1 Utilization of Cold Wnrk of Fonning - Allowable stresses shall be

based upon the specified minimum properties of the unformed steel. Utilization, for design purposes, of any increase in steel strength that results frorr
a cold-forming operation is permissible provided that the methods and
limitations prescribed in 6.1.1.1 are observed and satisfied.
6.1.1.1 Methods and limitations - Utilization of cold work of forming
shall be on the following basis:
a) The yield point of axially loaded compression members when
Q 1, and the flanges of flexural members whose proportions are
such that when treated as compression members the quantity Q
(s" 6.6.1.1) is unity, shall be determined on the basis of either
(1) full section tensile tests [see 9.3.1 (a) ], or (2) stub column tescs
[SII 9.3.1(b)], or (3) computed as follows:
Fya = C Fyo (1 - C)F.,r

.SpecificadoD Cor hot rolled carbQn steel aheet aad .trip (third rwinon).

11

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101 1175
where
F.,.

==

average tensile yield point of the fullscction' ofcompression memben , or full flange sections or flexural

members;
C == ratio of the total corner area to the total cross-sectional
area
the full section- of compression members, or
full flange sections of flexural members;
F.,. =- tensile yield point of corners, Be F.,/(RI'). The
formula does not apply where FufF., is less than 1-2.
RI' exceeds 7, and/or maximum included angle exceeds
120;
F." - weighted average tensile yield p\)int of the flat portions
established in accordance with 9.3.2 or virgin yield
point if tests are not made;
s, 3-69 (FulF.,) -0-819 (FuIF)I-I-79;
III == 0-192 (F.,F,) -0068;
R == inside bend radius;
F, == tensile yield point of virgin steel specified in 2.1 or
establiahed in accordance with 9.3.3; and
F u == ultimate tensile strength of virgin steel specified in 2.1
or established in accordance with 9.33.
b) The yield point of axially loaded compression members with Q. less
than unity. and the flanges of flexural members whose proportions
are such that when treated as compression members the quantity
Q.
6.6.1.1) is-less than unity, may be taken as (1) the tensile
yieklpoint of the virgin steel specified in IS : 1079-1973f t or (2)
the tensile yield point of the virgin steel established in accordance
with 9.3.3, or (3) the weighted average tensile yield point of flats
established in a~cordance with 9.3.2.
c) The yield point ofaxiany loaded tension members shall be determined by either method (1) or method (3) prescribed in Ca> above.
d) Application of the provisiQI1S of 6.1.1.I(a) shall be confined to the

or

<_

following:
1) Basic Design Stress (6.1),
2) Compression on UnstifFened Elements (6.2),
3) Laterally Unbraced Beams <,.3),
4) Axially Loaded Compression Memben (6.6),
5) Combined Axial and Bending Straaes (6.7).
6) Cylindrical Tubular Memben in Compression
Bending (8.1), and
7) Wall Studs (1.1).

or

V . steel reCen to the condition (that II coiled or atnilht) or the ltecl prior to the
operation.
tSpeci&cation for hot rolled carbon l&eel
and .trip (,.,4 ,.iriM).
'

co1d.~

_eet
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801. 1975

Application of all provisions of the code may be based upon the

properties of the flat steel before forming or on 6.1.1.1(b) or (c)
as applicable.
e) The effect on mechanical properties of any welding that is to be
applied to the member shall be determined on the basis of tests of
full section specimens containing within the gauge length such
welding as the manufacturer intends to use, Any necessary allowance for such effect shall be made in the structural use of the
member.

6.1.2 Wind, Earthquake, and Combined Forces

6.1.2.1 Windorlarthquakl on?>, - Members and assemblies subject only
to stresses produced by wind or earthquake forces may. be proportioned for
stresses 331 percent greater than those specified for dead and live load
stresses. A corresponding increase may be applied to the allowable stresses
in connections and details,
6.1.2.2 Combined forces - Members and assemblies subject to stress
produced by a combination of wind or earthquake and other 'loads may be
proportioned for unit stress 331 percent greater than those specified for
dead and live load stresses, provided the section thus required is not less
than that required for the combination of dead load and live load.
For primary and secondary members of roof assemblies and roof deck,
the allowable stresses may be increased by 331 percent for combined stresses
due to dead load, gravity live load (if any) and poneling, provided the section
thus required is not less than that required for the combination of dead load
and live load.
Corresponding increases may be applied to the allowable unit stresses
in connections and details.

6.2 Compreloll 08 Udfreaecl Elements kgfl em' on flat unstiffened elements:

a) For wIt not greater than 530/ V F" :
F c = 0-60

Compression Fe in

r,

b) Forw/t ratio greater than 530lvF" but not greater than 1210/'V'Fw :

Fa == F, [0-767 - (3-15/1()t)

(w/t)vF;J

c) Forw/t ratio greater than 1 210/v'F" but not greater than 25:

Fe = 562 OOO/(wlt)1
.When the yield point of steel i. lea than 2 320 kgC/cml then for
5S0/
and 25:

\IF.

E'
F. - O6
..., -

530J (0e6F, - 9(0)

[ !!'vF;
25 [1 - 21.2/vli'y]

13

wI'

ratios between

 1.1175
d) For wIt ratio from 25 to 60:
For angle struts: Fe = 562 OOO/(w/t) I
For all other sections: Fe = 1 390 - 20 wIt
In the above formulae, wIt is the flat-width ratio as defined in 3.
6.3 Laterally UDbraceci Beam. - To prevent lateral buckling, tile
maximum cotnpression stress [i'b 011 extreme fibres of laterally unsupported
straight flexural membersj shall not exceed the allowable stress as specified
in 6.1 or 6.2 nor the following maximum stresses:
a) When bending is about the centroidal axis perpendicular to the
web for either I-shaped sections symmetrical about an axis in the
plane of the web or symmetrical channel-shaped sections:
2 S
.
036,,1 E Cb
18 ,,1 E Cb
when d I;e 15 greater than
F
but less than
F.,
y
F
b

2F

3 ., -

54

F"t
11'1

E Cb

(LId lyeSxc)'

when

LI S

xc

d IfC

1,8 ".1 E c;
is equal to or greater than - - - -

F b = 06

Fy

tr' E Cb LIS
d 1"0
xc

b) For point-symmetrical Z-shaped sections bent about the centroidal

axis perpendicular to the web:
L'S o .
G18w2E c,
O9rE CII
when d I : IS greater than --p;-- but less than
F.,
y

Fb

= 3 F., -

Sxc)

FyI
(LI
27 ".. E Cb
d lye

LI So.
0-9 ".2 E Cb
when d
IS equal to or greater than
F.,

1;0

Fb

dIyo
== 03 ". E Cb ITS;;

.Unatiffc:ned compression t'lements having ratios of wI' exceeding approximately 30 may

show noticeable distortion of the free edges under allowable compressive stress without detriment to the ability
the member to support load.
For ratios of wit exceeding approxi.
mately 60 distortion or the flanges is likely to be so pronounced as to render the aection
ItrUctUrally undesirable unless load and stress are limited to IUch a degree as to render such
UIC uneconomical.

tThe provisi(lns of this Section apply to 1-, Z-, or channel-shaped flexural memben (not
including multiple-web deck, U- aDd closed-box type members and curved or arch memben).
lPl1le provisionsof this Section do not apply to later311y un braced compression flanges or otherwile laterally atable lC,rions.

or

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where

L = the unbraced length of the member;

the moment of inertia of the compression portion of a section about the gravity axis of the entire section parallel to
the web;
.~xc = Compression section modulus of entire section about
major axis, Ix divided by distance to extreme compression
fibre;
Cb = bending coefficient which can conservatively be taken as
unity, or calculated from:
l)oc =

Cb = 175 +

1.05(~~ + 03 (~:utnot more than 23.

Where M 1 is the smaller and M I the larger

bendinl

moment at the ends of the unbraced length, taken about

the strong axis of the members, and where M 1/M., the
ratio of end moments is positive when M 1 and M. have
the same sign (reverse curvature bending) and negative
when they are of opposite sign (single curvature bending).
When the bending moment at any point within an
unbraced length is larger than that at both ends
this
length, the ratio M1IM1 shall be taken as unity.
For members subject to combined axial and bending stress
(sII 6.7), Cb , shan be I.
E =- modulus of elasticity := 2 074 000 legf/emt ; and
d = depth of section.

or

"m.

6 AUowabl. &tn ill Web of

6.t.l SIr,nr Slr,ssIs in Webs - The maximum average shear stress
klf/em 2 , on the gross area of a flat web shall not exceed:
a) For hIt not greater than 4390/VF.,:

r, = .27~tF; with

a maximum of 040

FYI

in

F'II

b) Fo'/,!I greater than 4 590/VF.,:

s, =

5850000

Olft)'

where
, = web thickness,
A = clear distance between flanges measured aJong the plane
of web, and
F r ::z yield point in kgf/cm
'.
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801. 1975

\Vhere the web consists of two or more sheets these shall be consi..
dcrr-d as separate members carrying their share of the shear.
6.4.2 Bending StTtJS in J~"ebs -- The compressive stress F b w, in kgfJcml , in
the fiat web of a beam due to bending in its plane, shall not exceed F nor
shall it exceed:

36 560 000 kgf/cm l

(hIt)"

bw -

6.4.3 Combined Bending and Shear Stresses in Webs - For webs subject to
both bending and shear stresses, the member shall be so proportioned that
sue h stresses UO not exceed t he allowable values specified in 6.4.1 and 6.4.2
and that the quantity V(!hwIFbw)2 -t (jv/Fv)2 does not exceed unity:
where

lb. =- actual compression stress at junction of flange and web;

36 560 UOO

F bw

=--=-

(hlt)2

..

kgf/cm~;

. . fv -= actual average shear stress, that is, shear force per web divided

bv webs area; and

F"

=- allowable shear stress as specified in 6.4.1 except that the limit

of 0 4 F, shall not apply.

6.5 Web Crippling orBeams - To avoid crippling of unreinforced beam

webs having a flat-width ratio "It equal to or less than 150, concentrated
loads and reactions shall not exceed the values of P M ax given below. Webs
of beams for which the ratio hit is greater than 150 shall be provided with
adequate means of transmitting concentrated loads and reactions directly
into the web,
a) Beams having single unrnnforced webs:
(1) For end reactions or for concentrated loads on outer ends of
cantilevers:
For inside corner radius equal to or less than the thickness
of sheet:
PM,,).. = 70 t" [98 + 420(Nlt) - 0-022 (Nit) (hIt) - 0 011 (hIt)]
X [133 - 0-33 (F,/2 320)] (F,/2 320)
For ether corner radii up to 4 t, the value P M ax given by the
above formula shall be multiplied by (1-15 -0,15 R/t).
(2) For reactions of interior supports or for concentrated loads
located anywhere on the span:
For inside corner radius equal to or less than the thickness of
sheet :
p)f.ax

70 t 2 [305 + 2 30 (JV/t) - 0 009 (JVi t ) (hll) - 0-5 (hll)]

X [1 22 - 0 22 (F f/2320)] (F,/2320)

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801 - 1975

For other corner radii up to 4 I, the value PMax given by the

above formula is to be multiplied ,by (1-06 - 0 06 Rlt],
(3) For corner radii larger than 4 t, tests shall be made in accordance
with 9.
1

For I-beams made of two channels connected hack 10 bark or fOT similar
sections which provide a high degree of restraint against rotation of the ueb,
such as l-sections made by uielding IUJo angles to a channel:
(1) For end reactions or for concentrated loads on the outer ends
of cantilevers:

F; (4-44 + OS58vJ'''/t)
(2) For reactions of interior supports or for concentrated loads
located anywhere on the span:
P M ax

= t2

P Ma x = t 2 F y (6'66

+ l'146VNIt)

In all of the above, P M ax represents the load or reaction for one solid web
sheet connecting top and bottom flanges. For webs consisting of two or more
such sheets, P M ax shall be computed for each individual sheet and the results
added to obtain the allowable load or reaction for the composite web.
For loads located close to ends of beams, provisions of 6.5(a) (2) and (b) (2)
apply, provided that for cantilevers the distance from the free end to the
nearest edge of bearing, and for a load close to an end support the clear
distance from edge of end hearing to nearest edge of load bearing is larger
than 15h. Otherwise provisions ofii.5(a)(1) and (b) (2) apply.

In the above formulae,

P~fax = allowable concentrated load or reactions;
t = web thickness;
N = actual length of bearing, except that in the above formulae
the value of N shall not be taken greater than h;
h = clear distance between flanges measured along the plane of web;
F y = yield point; and
R = inside bend radius.

6.6 Axially Loaded CompreioD Members

6.6.1 Stress
6.6.1.1 Shapes not subject to torsional-flexural buckling
(a) For doubly-symmetric shapes, closed cross-sectional shapes or
cylindrical sections, and any other shapes which can be shown
not to be subject to torsional-flexural buckling, and for members
braced against twisting, the average axial stress PIA, in
compression members shall not exceed the following values of
17

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801 - 1975

Fat exc~t as otherwise permitted by &.6.1.1(b)!

1(

e.

L/, less than V Q.

~ =
&1

..

F _323(Q.F~)I
(Ar l)
E
0.522 QF, _ (QF., K L,,)
12500
~ n
23 \(" ~

",1

KL/, equal to or greater than ~

Fa1 =
=

J2 ",.IE

23 (K L/T)10680000
(K L/T)2

where

c,

='

v'2 Jf2 ElF.,;

total load;
A = 1111 unreduced cross-sectional area of the member;
Fal ~ allowable average compression stress under concentric
loading;
E ~= modulus of elasticity = 2 074 000 kgf/cml ;
1l: = effective length factor;
L =~ unbraced length of member;
, = radius of gyration of full, unreduced cross section;
F., -.= yieid point of steel; and
Q = a factor determined as follows:
(1) For members composed entirely of stiffened elements,
Q is the ratio between the effective design area, as
determined from the effective design widths of SUCII
elements, and the full or gross area of the cross
section. The effective design area used in determining
Q is to be based upon the basic design stress F as
defined in 6.1.
(2) For members composed entirely of unstiffened elements, Q.is the ratio between the allowable compression
stress F. for the weakest element of the cross section
(the element having the largest flat-width ratio) and
P

..=.:

--------

.10 (nUDe. where lateral stability u provided by diagonal br~cing, ahear walls, attachment to an adjacent stnJchue having adequate lateral 'lability, or by floor alabe or roof
~ecb secured horizontally by walla or bracing ~'ItelDl parallel to the plane of the Crame,
aud in trusIeI the effccth e Jength factor K for the compreasion members shan be taken as
unity, unless ana1l.. ia shows that a smaller value may be used. The effective lenKth EL of
CtJmf!reaion members in a Crame which depends upon itl own beDdinlltiflb~ for lateral
stability, sball be determined by a rational method and .ball not be less than the actual
unbneed length.

18

IS : 801 - 1'75
the basic design stress, F, where F. is defined in 6.2
and F is as defined in 6.1.
(3) For members composed of both stiffened and unstiffened elements the rae-tor Q is the product of a
stress factor Q. computed as outlined in (2) above
and an area factor Q. computed as outlined in (1)
above, except that the stress upon which Q. is to be
based shall be that value of the stress F. which is used
in computing Qs, and the effective area to be used in
computing Q. shall include the full area of all unstiffened elements.
b) When tIle factor Q is equal to unity, the steel is 229 mm or
more in thickness and K L/, is less than Ce :

1- (K L1r)l] 1',
2 (Cc)1
r
= 5
3 eX'L/,)
(K L/,)I
3 + 1f eCa )
8 (Ce ) '
[

Fa1

6.6.1.2 Singly-symmllric and nonsymmltric snapu of op,,, cross sItlion D'

intermitt,fttly!astmed singly-symtnltrical components of built-up sluJ/JIs having Q= 10
w},idJ mayh, suhj,ct In torsional flexural huckling - For singly-symmetric or nonsymmetric shapes of open cross section or intermittently fastened singlysymmetrical components of built-up shapes having Q-lO which may be
subject to tonional-f1exural buckling and which are not- braced against
twisting, the average axial stress PIA shall not exceed F a l specified in 6.6.1.1
or Fa. given below:
For 7'TFo>O'S F,:

Fa l

== 0'522 F y -

F,!

7.67

:Uo

For O'Tro<O5 F,:

F a l = 0522

f7TF'O

where
Fa'J
C7TFO

allowable average compression stress under concentric loading,

and
= elastic tanional-f1exural buckling stress under concentric
loading which shall be determined as follows:
a) Sift,f1-symmltric shapes - For members whose cross sections
have one axis of symmetry (x-axis}, O'TFO is less than
both O'ex and at and is equal to:
C1TFO

= 211J [(O'el: + C1t) 19

v(O'.x

+ at)1 -

41J a.x O't]

IS

801. 1975
where
aex

w2 E
(K Llrx) 2

a, = A I

ro

G]

C"'J
+ ,"I(KEL)2

f3 = I - (xo/rof}"
A = cross-sectional area,
'0 = V r x 2 + 'y2 + x02 = polar radius of gyration of cross
section about the shear centre,
rx, 'y = radii of gyration of cross section -about centroidal

principal axes"

E
G
K

=":: modulus of elasticity = 2 074 000 kgf/cm",

= shear modulus ~ i95 000 kgf/cm 2,
==- effective length factor,

IJ

= unbraced length of compression member,

== distance from shear centre to centroid along

the
principal x-axis,
J - St Venant torsion constant of the cross section, ems,
For thin walled sections composed of n segments of
uniform thickness,
J ==-= (1/3) (/1/1 3 + 12123 -t- .... + 1It I3 + Intn 3 ) ,
II = steel thickness of the member for segment i,
ls = length of middle line of segment i. and

Xo

C." =--= warping constant of torsion of the cross section.

b) Nonsymmetric shapes - Shapes whose cross sections do not
have any symmetry, either about an axis or about a point,
aTJoO shall be determined by rational analysis.
Alternatively, compression members composed of such
shapes may be tested in accordance with 9.

6.6.1.3 Singly-symmetric or nonsymmetric shapes or intermittent~ fasuned

components of built-up shapes having Q < J.0 which are suhject to
torslonal-jlexural buckling - Compression members composed of singlysymmetric, or nonsymmetric shapes or intermittently fastened singlysymmetrical components of built-up shapes having Q < 10 which are subject
to torsional-flexural buckling and which are not braced against twisting
can be conservatively proportioned by replacing F by QF" in 6.6.1.2 or
their strength may be determined by tests in accordance with 9. Q is
defined in 6.6.1.1.
6.6.2 Bracing and Secondary Mtmblrs - On the cross section of axially
loadt:d bracing and secondary members", when /, ratio exceeds 120, the

sing~,-symmetrical

.A IeCOndary member is one upon which the integrity of the Itructure as a whole doea
Dot depend. 'tor this cue, K is taken .. unity.

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.1-1975

allowable compression stress under concentric loading F shall be determined as follows:

Fa. ==

F.

L
13 - 400r

In the above formula, the maximum stress F. shall be determined

by 6.6.1.1 or 6.6.1.2 whichever is applicable.
6.&.3 M.xim~m SU"d1,,,,ss RtJtio - The slenderness ratio K Llr of compression members .ban not exceed 200. except that during construction
only, K L/, shall not exceed 300.

6.7 Comblaed ADaI aacI Beaclilll Stree.

6.7.1 Dou6ly-S."".".."ic SIulPIS (If S""/JIs Not Subject to Torsional or TorsionalFlexural Blltkli", - When subject to both axial compression and bending,
doubly-symmetric abapes or shapes which are not subject to torsional or
torsional-flexural buckling shan be proportioned to meet the following
requirements:

fa +

Ca x lb.

Cm,!b.,

r: (I-/:J Fb. (1 - f.:,)

/. + /bX + lb.
1;;;

F..

<;1-0
Fbw

<1-0

Fblr

when

~.

al

< 015. the following formula may be used in lieu of the above two
formula.:

I. + I,x + Ib., <1-0

-p;; Fb'
y'
The SUbscripts 'x' and ' in the above formulae indicate the axis of
bending about which. particular stress or design property applies.
&.7.2 Singly.Sy,"",,'rie SIul/JIs or IJl"rmittent{, Fasl,n,d Sln.~ly-SY1i11711tri,
Com/JOMrW ofBuill-Up Shapes Ilavi1Cg Q. = ),0 Which Alay Be Subject to TorsionalFIIXJI'tJl Bllekli", -- Singly-symmetric shapes subject to both axial compression
and-bending applied in the plane ofsymmetry shall be proportioned to meet
the following four requirements al applicable:
Fit

a) /.

Ibl

em
.;;
{~J

F.. F [I b

f. +

1;

F., ~ I
fbI

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181.1975
when
.;
al

~ 0'15,

the following formula may be used in lieu of the

above two formulae:

f. +fu<
F.l

1.0

Fbi

b) If the point of application of the eccentric load is located on the side

of the centroid opposite from that of the shear centre, that is, if'
is positive, then the average compression stress /. shall also not
exceed F. given below:
For aTF >05 F r :
F. = 0-522 F.,

F.,'
7-67 O'TF

For an-'OS F,:

F. = 0-522 an
where
an shall be determined according to the formula:

..!!!.

O'TFo

Cn
abT

CFb,

(1- ;;)

==

1-0

c) Except for T- or unsymmetric I-sections, if the point of application

of the eccentric load is between the shear centre and the centroid,
that is, if, is negative, and if F. t is larger than Fa., then the average
compression stress f. shall also not exceed F. given below:
F. = Fa.

+ --'"0

(FaE - Fa.)

d) For T- and unsymmetric I-sections with negative eccentricities:

I) If the point of application of the eccentric load is between the
shear centre and the centroid, and if F a l is larger than Fa., then
the average compression stress fa shall also not exceed Fa
given below:
F.

= F + -~o

(F - F)

2) If the point of application of the eccentric load is located on the

.side of the shear centre opposite from that of the centroid, then
the average compression stress f. shall also not exceed F.
Iftven below:
e-

..

F.,I

O'TF >0-5

F." F. == 0522 F.,- 7-67 on

G1'P~O5

F." F.

== 0522 D17

22

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101. 1175

where
fITr shall be determined according to the formula:

.!.!!. + Cn
a.x

abo

[~
1- ~

Obi] = 10

u.

In 6.7.2,. andy are centroidal axes and the x-axis is the axis of symmetry
whose positive direction is pointed away from the shear centre.

In 6.7:
C. = a coefficient whose value shall be taken as follows:
a) For compression members in frames subject to joint translation (sideway) em = 0-85.
b) For restrained compression members in frames braced
against joint translation and not subject to transverse loading between their supports in the plane of bending
M
em = 06 - 04
but not less than 0'4
where

:1

M:'

is the ratio of the smaller to larger moments

at the ends of that portion of the memb , oJ, unbraced

in the plane of bending under consideration.

Z:

is positive when the member is bent in reverse

curvature and negative when it is bent in single

curvature.
c) For compression members in frames braced against joint
translation in the plane of loading and subject to transverse
loading between their supports, the value of G'm may be
determined by rational analysis. However, in lieu of such
analysis, the following values may be used: (1) for members
whose ends are restrained, em = 0-85, and (2) for members
whose ends are unrestrained, em. = }O.
0,., == a coefficient whose value shall be taken as follows:
a) For compression members in frames subject to joint translation (sideway) CTF = 085.
b) For restrained compression members in frames braced
against joint translation and not subject to transverse loading between their supports in the plane of bending
Cyp == 06 - 04
where

M
M:
is the

z:

ratio of the smaller to larger moments

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.1.1975
at the end of that portion of the members, unbraced
in the plane of bendinl under consideration.
MI
when t he memb
. reverse
M IS positive
er IS bent In
1

, tl

, =
F. =
F ac =

FaE -

F ao =

Fa1

Fa.

Fb

Fbi -

F' -

curvature and nqative when it 15 bent in single

curvature.
distance from the centroidal axis to the &bre with maximum
compression stress, negative when the fibre is on the shear
centre side of the centroid
depth of section
eccentricity of axial load with respect to the centroidal axis,
negative when on the shear centre side of the centroid
maximum average compression stress
average allowable compression stress determined by both
re~uirements 6.7.2(a) and &.7.2(d)(2) if the point of application of the eccentric load is at the shear centre, that is, the
calculated values of fa and Fa for e = x,
average allowable compression stress determined by requirements 6.7.2(a) if the point of application of the eccentric load
is at the shear centre, that is, the calculated value off. for e := x.
allowable compression stress under concentric loading determined by 6.6.1.1 for L = 0
allowable compression itress under concentric; loading according to 6.6.1.1 for buckling in the plane of symmetry
allowable compression stress under concentric loading from
6.6.1.2
maximum bending stress in compression that is permitted by
this code where bending stress only exists (s" '.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
maximum bending stress in compression permitted by this
code where bending stress only exists and the possibility of
lateral buckling is excluded (II' 6.1 and '.2)

12 ".
E
(may bee imcreas ed one-t hilr d In
accorcianee
23 (K
Lb/rb)1

h
Wit

6.1.2)

f.

== axial stress = axial load divided by full crou-sectional area of

f.

= maximum bending stress = bending moment divided by appro-

member PIA.
priate section modulus of member MIS, noting that for
members having stiffened compression elements the section
modulus shall be based upon the effective desisn widths of such
elements

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Ix. = moment of inertia of the compression portion of a section

1., =

about its axis of symmetry

mom~nt of inertia of the section about the y-axis

_1_

2 1.,

[Ix
dA + Ixy' dA] _
Jt '
Jt

Xo

where x is the axis of symmetry and y is orthogonal to x

K == effective length factor in the plane of bending
Lb - actual un braced length in the plane of bending
Me = -Aaex [j + vi2 + '0 2 (Ut/Oex)] =:: elastic critical moment caus-

ing compression on the shear centre side of the centroid

MT = -Auex [j + (1)2 (atlopx)] = clastic critical moment causing tension on the shear centre. side of the centroid
'b = radius of gyration about axis of bending
'xc = radius of gyratio.r about the centroidal axis parallel to the
web of that portion of the Lsection which is in compression
when there is no axial load
S.,. - compression section modulus of entire section about axis normal
to axis of symmetry, I,/distance to extreme compression fibre
%0 = % coordinate of the shear centre, negative

vj"

abC -

b en d-Ing stress cause d bY.lV1C

1.1
Tc c
= maximum
compression

For I-sections with unequal flanges O'be may be approximated by

lI't.Ed lao
LISr o

~: C =

abT

maximum compression bending stress caused by MT

For I-sections with unequal flanges O'bT may be approximated by

".1

C1bl -

Ed lxo

L 1 8,0
e-c
O'TF

r;a =

- t he
maximum compression bending stress 1R

section caused by
x. c

CJ'bl

= CITF

a. C7TF -

aTF

,.,1

,,1 E
(K Lb/'b)1
average elastic torsional-flexural buckling. stress, that is, axial
load at which torsional-flexural buckling occurs divided by the
full cross-sectional area of member

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A. E, r, t r., Clu, at, erno are as defined in 1.6.1.2.

1.7.3 Si",I1-S-""",,1rie Slul/JU or
Ftul6flMl Si,.,,,-S~ eo...
/JOrntI of Built-Up S""JIIs HtIVi", 0...< 1-0 Whith Mtg B, Suldlel I' T",sioul..
Fll%Wtd Bue/ding - If Q.< 1-0 singly-symmetric shapes or intermittently

1,.",.",i,,.,,,,,

fastened singly-symmetric components of built-up shapes subject to both

axial compression and bending applied in the plane of symmetry can be
conservatively proportioned by replacing F., by Qf., in 6.7.2, or their
strength may be determined by tests in accordance with t. Q. is defined

in 6.6.1.1.
6.7.4 Si",ly-Symmltric Shll/JIs Whith A" NtJ1U.11IUfIItrictdl.1 Lo_tl- Singly-

symmetric shapes subject to both axial compression and bending applied

out of the plane of symmetry shall be designed according to 9.2.

,.8

Cyllaclrical Tabalar Member. ill Compre. . . . or " " For cylindrical tubular members with a rati? Dlt of mean diameter to waD
thickness not greater than 232 OOOfF." the compression stress shall Dot
exceed the basic design stress F.
For cylindrical tubular members with a ratio D]! of mean diameter to
wall thickness larger than 232000fF., but not greater than 914000/F., the
compression stress shall not exceed
46540

Fr =

DII

+ 0'399 F,

For compression members the aHowable stress PIA under axial load
shall also not exceed Fa! as prescribed by 6.6.1.1 for Q. == 1.

7. CONNECTIONS
7.1 o.aeral- Connections shall be designed to transmit the maximum
stress in the connected member with proper regard for eccentricity. In
the case of members subject to revenal of sueD, except if caused by wind
or earthquake loads, the connection shaU be proportioned for the S11m

stresses.

or the

7.2 W....
7.2.1 Fusion W,lds - Fusion welds shall be proportioned so that stresses
therein do not exceed the fonowing values:

Pmnissi",. S"III ill

SM. on TlwotU of Filii'
or Plug W,lds

S/JIei./iMl Minimum Yield

Poi", of OWlS' S""'I,I&
Still BanI 1Di-

/cm l

<2500

> 2 500

/cml
955

1 100

buc <;3 500

1 250

>3500
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801. 1175

The allowable stress in tension or compression on butt welds shall be the

same as prescribed fer the lower grade of the base metals being joined.
provided the welds are of full penetration type and the yield strength of
the filler metal is equal to or greater than the yield strength of the base
metal. Stresses due to eccentricity of loading, if any, shall be combined
with the primary stresses, and the combined stresses shall not exceed the
values given above.
Stresses in a fillet weld shall be considered as shear on the throat for
any direction of the applied stress. Neither plug nor slot welds shall be
assigned any value in resistance to any stresses other than shear.
7.2.2 Resisttmc, W,lds - In sheets joined by spot welding the allowable
shear per spot shall be as follows:

TlU&k1llss of
TlaitItWt Outsidl
SAul

Allowable Shear
Strength per
Spot

(1)
nun

(2)
kg

025

050
080
100
125
160

Thickness

of

Thinnest Outside
Sheet

Allowabl, Sh6aT
Strength Jwr
Spot

(I )
mm

(2)
kg

23
57
102
159

200
2'50
280
315

489
625
750
909

239
330

500

1 818

Non - The above values are based upon AWS C-l.1-66 'Recommended practices for
resistance welding', issued by the American Welding Societr' and apply to pulsation
welding as well .. IpOt welding. They are applicable for al structural grades or low
carbon steel, and are based on a factor oCaafety of approximately 25 applied to selected
valUei Crom AWS C-1.1-66 Tables 1.1 and 1.3. Values for intermediate thicknesses may
be obtained by straight line interpolation. The above values may also be applied to
medium carbon and low alloy steels. Spot welds in such steels give somewhat higher
,.bear strengths than those upon which the above values are baled, however, they may
require special welding condition.. In aU cases welding shan be performed in accordance
with IS : 8191957.

7.3 eoaaeetlag Two eIi-nnel. to Form aal-Section - The maximum

permissible longitudinal spacing of welds or other connectors, SMax joining
two channels to form an I-section shall be:
a) For Com/Jr,ssion M,mbers:
L

'e,
'1

S~tax = -2-

where

L
-Code

'= unbraced length of compression members;

or practice

Cor resistance spot welding for light assemblies in mild steel.

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r,,,

radius of gyration of one channel about its centroidal

axis parallel to web j and
'1 = radius of gyration of I-section about the am perpendicular to the direction in which buckling would occur
for the given conditions of end support and intermediate
bracing, if any.
b) J.OT FI,xu,fll ,A,/,mb,rs:
S~f.X =

L/6

In no case shall the spacing exceed the value

.
2 g T.
S~I.x = - mq
where
L
span of beam;
g -- vertical distance between the two rows of connections
near or at top and bottom ftanges j
T. =. strength of connection in tension;
m = distance of shear centre of channel from mid-plane of
the web, for simple channels without stiffening lips at the
outer edges,
m =

w,-+ tl/3 ; and

2 w,

fJ :::; intensity of load on beam (Sf' 7.3.1).

For C-shaped channels with stiffening lips at the outer edges,

". ==

W; ~ [ W, tl + 2d(tl _ 4/:;)]
l

where

W, -

projection of flanges from inside face of web (for

channels with flanges of unequal width, U'r shall be
taken as the width of the wider flange);
d - depth of channel or beam;
i 1 - overall depth of lip; and
Ix = moment of inertia of one channel about its centroidal
axis normal to the web.
7.3.1 The intensity of load q is obtained by dividing the magnitude of
concentrated loads or reactions by the length of bearing. For beams designed for a uniformly distributed load, the intensity fJ shall be taken equal
, t~ three times the intensitv of the uniformly distributed design load. If
the length of bearing of a concentrated load or reaction is smaller than the
weld spacing, s, the required strength of the welds or connections closest
to the load or reaction P, is
T. '= Pm/2 g
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7.3.2 The required limited spacing of connections S~fax depends upon the
intensity of the load directly at the connection. Therefore, if uniform
spacing of connections is used over the whole length of the beam, it shall be
determined at the point of maximum local load intensity. In cases where
this procedure would result in uneconomically close spacing either cf the
following methods may be adopted:
a) The connection spacing may be varied along the beam according
to the variation of the load intensity; or
b) Reinforcing cover plates may be welded to the flanges at points
where concentrated loads occur. The strength in shear of the
connections joining these plates to the flanges shall then be used
for T 1 and g shall represent the depth of the beam.

7.4 Spacial of ColUleetioD8 in Compreion Elemeat. -111e spacing

s in line of stress of welds, rivets, or bolts connecting a compression

cover plate or sheet to a non-integral stiffener or other element shall not

exceed:
a) that which is required to transmit the shear between the connected
parts on the basis of the design strength per connection specified
in 7.2; nor
b) 1 680 t/ V], where t is thickness of cover plate or sheet, and f is
design stress in cover plate or sheet; nor
c) three times the flat width w of the narrowest unstiffened compression
element in that portion of the cover plate or sheet which is tributary
to the connections, but need not be less than 1 590 tl vIi; if the value
of Fe permitted in the unstiffened element is greater than 054 f; or
1910 t/VF" if the value of Fe permitted in the unstiffened element
is 054 F., or less, unless closer spacing is required under (a) or

(b) above.
In the case of intermittent fillet welds parallel to the direction
of stress the sp3.cing shall be taken as the clear distance between
welds plus 13 mm, In all other cases the spacing shall be taken as
centre to centre distance between connections.
&e,plio,,: The requirements of this clause do not apply to cover
sheets which act only as sheathing. material and are not
considered as load carrying elements.

7.5 Bolted Co. . .ctlo - The following requirements govern bolted

connections of cold formed steel structural members.
7.5.1 Minimum Spacing anJ Edge Distance in Line of Sirus - The clear
distance between bolts which are arranged in rows parallel to the direction
of force. also the distance from the centre of any bolt to that end or other
boundary of the connecting member towards which the pressure of the bolt

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is directed shall
where
d .=
P
t =

not be less than 1-5 d nor Jess than P/{O-6 F., t)

diameter of bolt,
force transmitted by bolt,
thickness of thinnest connected sheet, and
F., = yield point.
7.5.2 Tension Stress on Net Section - The tension stress on the net section
of a bolted connection shall not exceed 0-6 F r nor shall it exceed:
(10 - 09 r
3 rdls) 0-6 F.,

the force transmitted by the bolt or bolts at the section considered, divided by the tension force in the member at that
section, If r is less than 0-2, it may be taken equal to zero;
s = spacing of bolts perpendicular to line of stress. In the case
of a single bolt, s is equal to the width of sheet; and
d and F, are defined in 7.5.1.
7.5.3 Bearing Stress in Bolted Connections - The bearing stress on the area
(d X t) shaH not exceed 21 F,.
7.5.4 Shear Stress on Bolts - Shear stress on the gross cross-sectional area
of bolt, under dead and live load, shall not exceed the following values:
Precision and semi-precision bolts
970 kgf/cm~
Black bolts
820 kgf/cm 2
Steel conforming to property class 4.6
1 060 kgf/cm!
of IS: 1367-1967t
r -

8. BRACING REQUIREMENTS
8.0 Structural members and assemblies of cold-formed steel construction
shall be adequately braced in accordance with good engineering .practicc.
The following provisions cover certain special cases and conditions.
8.1 Wall Stud. - The safe load-carrying capacity of a stud may be cornputed on the basis that wall material or sheathing (attached to the stud)
furnishes adequate lateral support to the stud in the plane of the wall,
provided the wall material and its attachments to the stud comply with the
following requirements:
a) Wall or sheathing shall be attached to both faces or Ranges of the
studs being braced;
b) The maximum spacing of attachments of \\'a11 material to the stud
being braced shall not exceed a~lax as determined from the formula:
*Ifthe ratio of tensile strength to yield point is less than 135, a stress equal to the specified
minimum tensile strength of the material divided by I 35 shal! be used instead ofF" in applyinl the provisions of 7.5.1, 7.5.2 and 7.5.3.
tTechnical lupply conditions for threaded fastenen (firs' ,nilillI)-

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801-1975

8 E 11K.
A2 f'y2

aMax =-

The slenderness ratio of the stud between attachment, a/r'2 shall

not exceed

2~1' Therefore,

the ..pacing of attachments shall not

exceed that specified above nor shall it exceed:

a~la~

I~ '2
'I

== 2

c) The minimum modulus of elastic support h~ to he exerted laterally

by the wall material and its attachment in order to brace the stud,
shall not be less than

1""1 2 a .11 2
h w = 8 E 12
d) The lateral force in kg' which each smglc attar hmcnt of the wall
material shall IJ~ capable of exerting on the <rud in the plane of
the wall (in order to prevent lateral buckling of the stud) shall not be
lr-ss than

I'

J.:w P IJ/240
...
V E /2 Awfa-Ps

~fln - . .

In the above formulae:

a ::.- actual spacing of attachments of \"~111 material to stud
measured along the length of stud (a == 1 for continuous
attachment) ;
area of cross section of stud;
modulus of elasticity -= 2 074 000 kgf/cm 2 ;
yield point of steel in stud;
moment of inertia of cross section of stud about its axis
parallel to wall ;
moment of inertia of cross section of stud about its axis
perpendicular to wall;
modulus of elastic support of wall material (on each side of
stud) and its attachments. 'I11is is, K" -= Pl where P is the
force which produces an elongation of e in a strip of wall
material of width a and of length equal to the distance
between adjacent studs. In paragraphs (b) and (d), K. is
the modulus actually provided as determined from tests.
In paragraph (c), K." is the minimum required for a given
spacing of attachments;
L - length of stud;
p.
design load on stud;
radius of gyration of stud about its axis parallel to wall
= VII/A;
F. - radius ofgyration of stud about its axis perpendicular to wall
= vI./tt.

'1

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m.-

8.2 (!h. . .I . . . z.&ectI... V . . .

The following provisio.
for the bracing against twist, of channel and Z-sections used as beams apply
only when: <a> ,neither flange i.. connected to deck or sheathing material in
such a manner as to effectively restrain lateral deflection of the connected
flange, and (b) such members are loaded in the plane of the web .
8.2.1 .SJN.I&ing of Bracu - Braces shall be attached both to the top and
bottom flanges of the sections at the ends and at intervals not greater than
one-quarter of the span length in such a manner a~ to prevent tipping at the
ends and lateral deflection of either flange in either direction at intermediate
braces. If one-third or more of the total load on the beams is concentrated
over a' length of one-twelfth or less of the span of the beam, an additional
brace shall be placed at or near the centre of this loaded length.
8.2.2 Design of Braces - Each intermediate brace, at top and bottom
flange, shall be designed to resist a lateral force Pi determined as follows:
a) For a uniformly loaded beam PI = 15 K' times the load within a
distance 05 a each side of the brace.
b) For concentrated loads PI = 10 K' times the concentrated load P
within a distance 03 II each side of the brace) plus

~:~ (1 - -~)

PK'

for each such concentrated load P located farther than 03 a but

not farther than 10 tJ from the brace.
In the above formulae:
For channels:
X' = mId
where
m - distance from shear centre to mid-plane of the
web, as specified in 7.3; and
d - depth of channel.
For Z-sections:

where
Iv -

product of inertia of full section about centroidal

axis parallel and perpendicular to web, and
I" = moment of inertia of full section about centroidal
axis perpendicular to web.
For channels and Z-sections:
~ == distance from concentrated load P to brace, and
a =c length of bracing interval,
-When only one flange is connected to a deck or sheathing material to effectively restrain
lateral deflection of the connected flange, bracing mayor may not be needed to preveot
twisting of the member, depending upon the dimension.. aCthe member and span and upon
whether the unconnected flange ia in compreasion or tcnaion.

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I$Dd braces ahall be ~ for one-half of the above forces. Braces

shall be designed to avoid local crippliqg at the points of attachment to
the member.

8.2.3 .4lltJWGbll 8mss,s - For channels and Z-beams intermediately braced

according to the requirements of 8.2.1 and 8.2.2 the maximum compression
stress shall be that specified in 6.3, except that the length of the bracing
interval, e, shall be used instead of the length L in the formulae of6.3.
8.3 Laterally Vabnced Box Beam. - For closed box type ~ections used
as beams subject to bending about the major axis, the ratio of the laterally
unsupported length to the distance between the webs of the section shall
not exceed 175 700/Fy
9. TEST FOR SPECIAL CASES

9.1 Geaeral
9.1.1 Where the composition or configuration of elements, assemblies,
or details of cold-formed steel structural members are such that calculation
of their safe load-carrying capacity or deflection cannot be made in accordance with 5 to 8 of this code, their structural performance shall be established
Crom tests and evaluated as specified in 9.2.
9.1.2 Tests for determination of mechanical properties of full sections to
be u.ted in 6.1.1.1 shall be made as specified in 9.3.1.
'.1.3 Tests for determining mechanical properties of flat elements of
formed sections and representative mechanical properties of virgin steel to be
used in 6.1.1.1 shall be made in accordance with the provisions of 9.3.2
and 9.3.3.
9.1.4 The provisions of 9 do not apply to light gauge steel diaphragms.
9.1.5 Tests shall be JDalie by an independent testing laboratory or by a
manufacturer's testing laboratory.
9.1.6 Tensile testing procedures shall be according to I~ : 1608-1972*.
9.2 EvalaadOD or Tt. lor DetermJnin. Straet....l Perf'ormaaee Where tests are necessary for the purposes defined in 9.1.1 they shall be
1~luated in accordance with the following procedure'[.
a) Where practicable, evaluation of test results shall be Ina de on the
basis of the mean values resulting from tests of not fewer than three
identical specimens, provided the deviation of any individual test
result from the mean value obtained from all tests does not exceed
10 percent. If such deviation from the mean exceeds 10 percent
-Method for teDlile teltiDl of steel producta other than meet, .trip, wire and tube.
tThe teat evaluation procedures and load Cacton apecified in .2 are not applicable to
coo8rma~ testa or members and assemblies whose properties can be calculated accordiDI
to I to COl' the latter, the code provides pnen1ly a aaCety factor of 5/9.

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at least three more tests of the lalDe kind shall be made. The
average of the three lowest values of all tests made shall then be
regarded as the lcSult of the series of tests.
b) Determinations
allowable load-earrying capacity shall be made
on the basis that the member, assembly, or connection shall be
capable of sustaining a total load, including the weight of the test
specimen, equal to twice the live load plus one-and-a-half the dead
load without failure. Where the governing design load is due in
whole or part to wind, earthquake loads, or combined forces, the
foregoing load factors shall be reduced by dividing by Ii in accordance with 6.1.2.
Furthermore, harmful local distortions which interfere with the
proper functioning of the member or assembly or its connections
shall not develop during the test at a total load, Including the weiJht
of the test specimen, equal to the dead load plus 1i times the live
load.
c) In evaluating test results, due consideration shall be given to any
differences that may exist betweea the yield point of steel from
which the tcsted sections are formed and the minimum yield point
specified for the steel which the manufacturer intends to usc.
Consideration shall also be given to any variation or difference
which may exist between the design thickness and the thicLness of the
specimens used in the tests.
'.3 T..t.'or Determining M.cIaaalcal ProperdfPorm_ 8ecdoa
01 Flat Material
9.3.1 Full S,ctio1l Tests - These provisions are intended to apply only to
the determination of the mechanical properties of full formed sections for
;hI: purposes defined in 9.1.2. They are not to be construed as permitting
the use of test procedures instead of the usual design calculations. Tests to
determine mechanical properties shall be conducted in accordance with the
following:
a) For tensile yield point determinations refer to 9.1.6.
b) Compressive yield point determinations shall be made by means of
compression tests ofshort specimens of the section and shall be taken
as the smaller value of either the maximum compressive strength of
the section divided by the cross-sectional area or the stress defined
by one of the following methods:
1) For sharp yielding steel the yield point shall be determined by the
autQgrapllic diagram method or by the total strain under load
method,
2) For gradual yielding steel the yield point shall be determined by
the strain under load method or by the 0'2 percent ofliet method.

of

---------s.

Appendix A (or recommendation. reprdinl detail.

34

or compreaaion tatmc.

IS s 801. 1175
When the total strain under load method is used, there shall
be evidence that the yield !-oint so determined agrees substantially with the yield point which would hf~ determined by the
02 percent off-;fAt method. The methods described above shall
agree in general with IS: 1608-1972.
c) Where the principal effect of the' loading to which the member \.."ill
hI' subjected in service will he to produce bending stresses, the yield
r' -int shall be determined for the flanges only" ] n determining such
yield point tests shall hI' made on specimens cut from the section.
Each such specimen shall consist of one .conlplct~ flange plus a portion of the web of such flat-width ratio that the value of Q for the
specimen is unity.
d) For acceptance and control purposes, two full section tests shall be
made from each lot of not mor-: than 50 tonnes nor less than
30 tonnes of each section, or one test from each lot of less than
30 tonnes of each section. For this purpo~e a lot Inay he defined
as that tonnage of one section that is formed in a single production
run of material from one heat or blow.
e) At the option of the manufacturer, either tension or compression
tests may be used for routine 'acceptance and control purposes,
provided the manufacturer demonstrates that such tests reliably
indicate the yield point of the section when subjected to the kind of
stress under which the member is to be \J..sed,
9.3.2 Tests of Flat EI,11l1nlS of Formed Seetions -lne yield point of flats
Fy , s!1~,11 be established by means of a weighted average of the yield points
of standard tensile coupons taken longitudinally from the flat portions of a
representative cold-formed member, The weighted average shall be the
sum of the products of the average yield point for each flat portion times the
ratio of the cross-sectional area of that flat portion to the total area of fiats
in the cross section. The exact number of such coupons will depend on the
shape of the member, that is, on the number of flats in the cross section. At
least one tensile coupon shall be taken from the middle of each fiat. If the
actual virgin yield point exceeds the specified rninimum yield point, the
yield point of the flats F" shall be adjusted by multiplying the test values
by the ratio of the specified minimum yield point to the actual virgin
yield point.
9.3.3 Aett/Jlanu and Comrol Tests for M,chanical Pro/JIrtits of Virgin S/t,l This provision applies to steel produced to other than IS : l079-1973t
when used in sections for which the increased yield point and ultimate strength of the steel after cold forming are computed from the
virgin steel properties according to 6.1.1.1. 1:0" acceptance and control
-Method for tensile testing of'steel products Cjir.fl r,,';s;o,.).
tSpecification for hot rolled carbon steel sheet and strip (tl,irJ "lisio,.).

35

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Ill- D75

purposes, at least four tCltSile specimens shall be taken from each lot as
defined in '.3.I(d) for the establishment of the representative values of the
virgin ten-die yield point and ultimate strength. Specimens shall be taken
longitudinally from the quarter points of the width near the outer end of the
coil,

APPENDIX

COMPRESSION TESTING

(Clause 9.3)
A-I. It is recommended that stud column tests be made on flat-end specimens whose length is not less than three times the largest dimension of the
Jection except that it shaD be not more than 20 times the least radius of

gyration.
If tests of ultimate compressive strength are to be used to check yield point
for quality control purposes, the length of the section should not be less than
IS times the least radius of gyration.
It is important, in making compression tests, that care be exercised in
centering the specimen ill the testing machine so that the load is applied
concentrically with respect to the centroidal axis of the section.
A-2. For further information regarding compression testing, reference may
be made to the following publicatiom:
ASpnf E9 Standard method ofcompression testing of metallic materials
at room temperature issued br tile American Society for Testing and
Materials.
Technical rnemoranda No. 2 and 3 of the Column Research Council.
'N'otes on Compression Testing of Materials' and 'Stub-Column Test
Procedures' reprinted in the Column Research Council Guide to
Design Criteria Cor Metal Compression Memben. 2nd Ed. 1966.

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(~.fr-,."2)

Panel for Use of Light Gauge Cold Formed Sections in Structural

Engineering. 5MBDC 7: P-26
e ..."
RI/Jr'Sln,u.,

s.... c.

BALAlUAMANIAN

M,,,.6n,
SH" B. N. DAI
R.paaurrATIva
RIII&NTATIVa

Raearch Design
Lucknow

It

Standards Organization.

Tube Producta of Indaa, Madras

Tata Engineerinl_ It Locomotive Co.
Integral Coach Factory. Perumbur

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Plot No. 58, Neetam Beta Road, NIT, FARIDABAD 121001

428260

Savitri Complex, 116 G.T. Road, GHAZIABAD 201001

471 1998

53/5 Ward No.29, R.G. Barua Road, 5th By-lane, Apurba Sinha Path, 54 11 37
GUWAHATl781003
5-8-56C, L.N. Gupta Marg, NampaJly Station Road, HYDERABAD 500001

3201084

E-52, Chltranjan Marg, C- Scheme, JAIPUR 302001

373879

117/418

a Sarvodaya Nagar, KANPUR 208005

21 6876

Seth Bhawan, 2nd Roar, Behind Leela Cinema, Naval Kishore Road, 21 8923
LUCKNOW 226001
NIT Building, Second Roor, Gokulpat Market, NAGPUR 440010

5251 71

Patliputra Industrial Estate, PATNA 800013

262808

First Floor, Plot Nos. 657-660, Market Yard, Gultekdl, PUNE 411037

4268659

'Sahajanand House' 3rd Fbor, Bhaldinagar OrcIe, 80 Feet Road,

RAJKOT 360002

378251

T.e. No. 14/1421, lkiYersity P. O. PaIaIv"', nilRWANANlHAPURAM 685034

3221 04

*Sales Office Is at 5 Chowrlnghee Approach, P.O. Prlncep Street,

2371085

CALCUlTA 700072
tSaI_ OffIce Is at Nowfty Chambers. Gr.nt Rolld, MUMBAI 400007

3096528

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222 39 71

BANGALORE 560002
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