Strength of Web Panels with Openings in Sloped Plate Girders
El Aghoury MA; Taher M; Ibrahim SM; Ebid AM
The study looked at special metal beams with holes and how their shape affects strength. After testing 115 models and comparing them with real-life beams, they created a new equation to better predict how strong these beams are. This helps builders use these beams safely and efficiently.