Research Article

Determination of Modelling Error Statistics for Cold-Formed Steel Columns

Table 8

Results of Chi-square goodness-of-fit test for resistance simulation (database column no. 18—flexure-torsion mode of buckling).

Design standardRVsAssumed distribution (DOF)Computed Chi-square valueAllowable Chi-square valueNull hypothesis
At α = 5%At α = 1%

ASCE 10-15 (2015)Fy, E, & MENormal (77)2.460 × 101098.202108.375Rejected
Lognormal (77)7.164 × 10−5Accepted
Fy & ENormal (77)0.002498.202108.375Accepted
Lognormal (77)8.663 × 10−5Accepted

AISI S100-16 (2006) & AS/NZS 4600: 2018 (2018)Fy, Fu, E, & MENormal (77)2.032 × 10798.202108.375Rejected
Lognormal (77)2.781 × 10−4Accepted
Fy, Fu, & ENormal (77)0.001798.202108.375Accepted
Lognormal (77)0.0394Accepted

EN 1993-1-3:2006 (2006)Fy, Fu, E, & MENormal (77)2.220 × 10998.202108.375Rejected
Lognormal (77)8.753 × 10−5Accepted
Fy, Fu, & ENormal (77)0.00398.202108.375Accepted
Lognormal (77)1.347 × 10−4Accepted