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Updating Italian Design Guide CNR DT-205/2007 in View of Recent Research Findings: Requirements for Pultruded FRP Profiles

Fabio Minghini1, Nerio Tullini1 and Francesco Ascione2
  • 1 University of Ferrara, Italy
  • 2 University of Salerno, Italy

Abstract

A discussion on some design rules for pultruded fiber-reinforced plastic (PFRP) profiles reported by guideline CNR DT-205/2007 from National Research Council of Italy is presented in the paper. At eight years after approval of this technical document, several changes and improvements are required following recent research findings and supplemental design rules should be incorporated into a future revision. The general framework for the design of columns and beams is outlined. A new closed-form expression for the local buckling moment for beams in major-axis bending is presented.

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume 9 No. 3, 2016, 702-712

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2016.702.712

Submitted On: 20 August 2016 Published On: 27 September 2016

How to Cite: Minghini, F., Tullini, N. & Ascione, F. (2016). Updating Italian Design Guide CNR DT-205/2007 in View of Recent Research Findings: Requirements for Pultruded FRP Profiles. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 9(3), 702-712. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2016.702.712

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Keywords

  • Pultruded FRP
  • All-FRP
  • PFRP
  • Design Rules
  • Buckling