This study considers the use of artificial neural networks (NN) to predict the ultimate resistance of plate girders subjected to patch loading. The elastoplastic behaviour of web panels of plate girders under patch load is quite complex. This leads...

A numerical study was performed to investigate the ultimate resistance of longitudinally stiffened plate girders subjected to patch loading. The study was conducted by means of nonlinear finite element analysis. The finite element model...

This study proposes a new formulation for patch resistance load of steel plate girders using genetic algorithm (GA). The data used for the GA-based formulation is based on well established experimental results taken ...

In this paper, a sensitivity analysis of artificial neural networks (NNs) is presented and employed for estimating the patch load resistance of plate girders subjected to patch loading. To evaluate the accuracy of the proposed NN model, the results...

The webs of plate girders are often subjected to localised in-plane compressive edge loading or patch loading, combined with bending and shear loading. While interaction formulae are available for the ultimate resistance of plate girders...

: A series of tests has been conducted on twelve, short span, slender plate girders to investigate their ultimate resistance to shear, patch and combined shear and patch loading. Comparison of the experimental ultimate resistance of the test...

A statistical study is presented to evaluate the accuracy of nine models that have been proposed in the past to estimate ultimate resistance of plate girders subjected to patch loading. The models are first calibrated for improving the formulas...

Experimental investigation of ultimate resistance of slender, steel-plate girder web panels to combined shear-and-patch loading indicates significant interaction between shear loading and patch loading. However, an existing interaction formula...

Experimental investigation of ultimate resistance of slender, steel plate girder web panels to combined shear and patch loading indicates significant interaction between shear loading and patch loading. However, an existing interaction formula...

A statistical study is presented to evaluate the accuracy of nine models that have been proposed in the past to estimate ultimate resistance of plate girders subjected to patch loading. For each model mean errors and standard errors, as well...