The Uniaxial Compressive Behavior Of Corrugated Cold Formed Steel Members

Corrugated arch type coatings are widely used to construct simple structures. The technology behind this concept is evaluated by Roll Forming Machine (RFM). As a basic load carrying system, arch type cold formed steel members are manufactured with this technology. However, the technology and its applications are getting in consideration by construction industry, there are some theoretical and design absences for the European Union. The manufacturing and assemblage of these type of members are fast and easy, and they are specifically used for temporary facilities. The basic concept of this technology is to increase the moment of inertia of the cold formed steel members by forming dents. Thus, it is possible to design systems that are lighter than traditional construction techniques, but have the sufficient strength. Within the case of the theoretical background is not adequate for this type of members, the uniaxial compressive behavior of cold-formed corrugated arch type sections are observed, experimentally within this work