Research Article

Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods

Volume: 30 Number: 1 April 24, 2026
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Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods

Abstract

This study investigates the behavior of seven steel beams with different cross-sections, each 8 m in length and fixed at both ends, fabricated from S235 steel. The cross-sections were selected in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 9 (Subsections 9.2–9.8) of the Regulation on the Design, Calculation, and Construction of Steel Structures (ÇYTHYDE-2018). The beams were modeled using shell elements, and all analyses were conducted using SAP2000 finite element software. Three analysis methods were employed. First, the theoretical load-carrying capacities of the beams were calculated using the equations provided in ÇYTHYDE-2018. Second, a second-order plastic analysis was performed, in which the midspan load (P) was incrementally increased to determine the beams’ plastic capacities. Finally, a buckling analysis was conducted, with the first-mode buckling factor computed to evaluate the beams’ flexural, torsional, and lateral-torsional buckling behavior. A comparison between the analytical (code-based) moment capacities and the nonlinear numerical results indicated percentage differences ranging between 1% and 6% for IPE600, HE300AA, Built up I, HE450A, Box, and Pipe sections, whereas the Built up II section exhibited a significant difference of 93.89%. Consequently, it has been revealed that the equations provided in Clause 9.5 of the ÇYTHYDE-2018 specification require revision. The results indicate that the Built up I exhibits pronounced sensitivity to the combined effects of lateral translation and torsion, whereas the Built up II demonstrates a comparatively balanced stability performance among bending, torsional, and lateral–torsional buckling modes. Nevertheless, the initial loss of stability is most likely to occur through the lateral–torsional buckling mode.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Steel Structures , Structural Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 24, 2026

Submission Date

October 17, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 27, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 30 Number: 1

APA
Alıcıoğlu, M. B. (2026). Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 30(1), 168-183. https://doi.org/10.19113/sdufenbed.1805609
AMA
1.Alıcıoğlu MB. Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods. J. Nat. Appl. Sci. 2026;30(1):168-183. doi:10.19113/sdufenbed.1805609
Chicago
Alıcıoğlu, Mustafa Berker. 2026. “Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 30 (1): 168-83. https://doi.org/10.19113/sdufenbed.1805609.
EndNote
Alıcıoğlu MB (April 1, 2026) Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 30 1 168–183.
IEEE
[1]M. B. Alıcıoğlu, “Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods”, J. Nat. Appl. Sci., vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 168–183, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.19113/sdufenbed.1805609.
ISNAD
Alıcıoğlu, Mustafa Berker. “Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 30/1 (April 1, 2026): 168-183. https://doi.org/10.19113/sdufenbed.1805609.
JAMA
1.Alıcıoğlu MB. Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods. J. Nat. Appl. Sci. 2026;30:168–183.
MLA
Alıcıoğlu, Mustafa Berker. “Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, vol. 30, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 168-83, doi:10.19113/sdufenbed.1805609.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Berker Alıcıoğlu. Comparative Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Behavior of Fixed-End Steel Beams Using Different Analysis Methods. J. Nat. Appl. Sci. 2026 Apr. 1;30(1):168-83. doi:10.19113/sdufenbed.1805609

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