Structural behaviour of hybrid stainless steel i sections a finite element study

Abstract

Structural application of stainless steel members has been increased especially when there is a demand for supreme aesthetic high strength to weight ratio good corrosion resistance high ductility low maintenance cost impact and fire resistances etc Despite its attractive advantages its uses in the construction industry have been slow owing to higher material cost as compared to carbon steel However it has become possible to present cost effective stainless steel material with the dev...