Alternative scheme for B column design

Material

Equivalent elastic modulus /GPa

thickness/mm

Basic model

Inner plate

DC590

210

1.6

Outer plate

DC590

210

1.8

Programme 1

Inner plate

CFRP

40

4

Outer plate

CFRP

40

4

Programme 2

Inner plate

DC590

210

1.6

Outer plate

CFRP

40

4

Programme 3

Inner plate

CFRP

40

4

Outer plate

DC590

210

1.8