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Plastic Hinge Analysis

Plastic hinge analysis is a structural engineering method that determines the load-carrying capacity of a structure by tracking the sequential formation of plastic hinges — localised zones where a cross-section has fully yielded — until a kinematic collapse mechanism is formed. Rooted in plastic theory, it provides a more economical and realistic estimate of ultimate structural capacity than purely elastic approaches, and is widely used in the design and assessment of steel frames, reinforced concrete beams, and other ductile structural systems.

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Plastic Hinge Analysis in Structural Engineering

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Chen, W. F., & Sohal, A. S. (1995). Plastic Design and Second-Order Analysis of Steel Frames. Springer. · ISBN 978-0387944319
Neal, B. G. (1977). The Plastic Methods of Structural Analysis (3rd ed.). Chapman and Hall. · URL

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