Understanding Web Buckling and Web Crippling: Key Structural Failures in Steel Structures and Lessons from Past Collapses
In steel structures, web buckling and web crippling are two types of failures that can occur in the webs of steel beams, especially in those subjected to significant loads. Understanding these failure modes is crucial for ensuring the safety and integrity of steel structures. Web Buckling Web buckling occurs when the web of a steel…