Behaviour of cellular steel beams subjected to impact load: A review

Abstract

The service life of structural buildings may encounter dynamic loads such as impact and explosion loads, which can occur accidentally, such as vehicle collisions or explosions. As a result, studying the structural behaviour of members in dynamic scenarios is essential. In addition, the incorporation of web openings in these members is an important aspect of structural engineering. It leads to a complicated of factors that greatly influence the overall performance and behaviour of the structure

The purpose of this article is to review the studies on the primary factors affecting the dynamic behaviour of the cellular steel beams under impact loading. This will be accomplished by discussing experimental, numerical and analytical studies. Also, the utilized guidelines in designing buildings to resist impact loads were reviewed.