@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/15693, title = {Approximate Tension Buckling Capacity of Thin Edge-Cracked Web Plate Subjected to Pure Bending}, author = {Sebastian B. Mendes}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The presence of a vertical edge-crack within a web plate subjected to pure bending induces local compressive stresses about the crack which may cause tension buckling. Approximate theoretical expressions were derived for the critical far-field tensile stress and bending moment capacity of an edge-cracked web plate associated with tension buckling. These expressions were validated with finite element analyses and used to investigate the possibility of tension buckling in web-cracked trial girders. It was found that tension buckling is an unlikely occurrence unless the web is relatively thin or the crack is very long.}, journal = {International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering}, volume = {7}, number = {2}, year = {2013}, pages = {198 - 204}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/15693}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/74}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 74, 2013}, }