Table 1 The values of the constants used in the prediction equations for the local and the distortional buckling mode using DSM obtained using imperial units
Design method | K | N | P | Q | S | U | V | Average error % | Maximum error % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Local buckling | − 187.4 | 20 | 1.135 | 85.2 | 0.66 | 10.1 | 1.6 | 7 | 15 |
Distortional buckling | − 182 | 6.6 | 1.5 | 132 | 0.39 | 11.8 | 2.6 | 4 | 14 |