The influence of elasticity of joints on the behaviour of thin-walled structures

Application of modified technical torsion-flexural theory for analysis of slender thin-walled structures with elastic joints is treated in present paper. Theoretical approach and numerical assessments of the influence of elastic joints on the load-bearing capacity of thin-walled systems are presented. Theoretical approach under consideration of linear and non-linear influences possibly appearing is established. The numerical verifications of the problem specified are presented. Discussion and evaluation of the results and conclusions obtained are submitted.