This paper mainly tends to utilize Razumikhin-type theorems to investigate p-th moment stability for a class of stochastic switching nonlinear systems with delay. Based on the Lyapunov-Razumik- hin methods, some suffi...This paper mainly tends to utilize Razumikhin-type theorems to investigate p-th moment stability for a class of stochastic switching nonlinear systems with delay. Based on the Lyapunov-Razumik- hin methods, some sufficient conditions are derived to check the stability of stochastic switching nonlinear systems with delay. One numerical example is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the results.展开更多
A bound state formalism derived from a fermion-boson symmetric Lagrangian has been used to calculate the nucleon masses, the charge neutrality of the neutron, the magnetic moments and the electromagnetic form factor r...A bound state formalism derived from a fermion-boson symmetric Lagrangian has been used to calculate the nucleon masses, the charge neutrality of the neutron, the magnetic moments and the electromagnetic form factor ratios μpGEp/GMpand μnGEn/GMn. A quantitative description is obtained, assuming a mixing of a scalar bound state of 3(f f¯)fstructure with its corresponding vector (f f¯)fstate (f indicating massless elementary fermions). Only a few parameters are needed, mainly fixed by energy and momentum conservation. The nucleon stability is explained by an extra binding in the confinement potential, negative for electric and positive for magnetic binding of the proton, and opposite for the neutron. The stronger electric extra binding of the proton allows a decay of the neutron to proton and electron.展开更多
The given unstable hybrid stochastic differential equation is stabilized in the sense of p th-moment exponential stability.We achieve the results by feedback controls based on the discrete-time state and mode observat...The given unstable hybrid stochastic differential equation is stabilized in the sense of p th-moment exponential stability.We achieve the results by feedback controls based on the discrete-time state and mode observations.The upper bound on the duration between two consecutive observations is obtained as well.Finally,a numerical example is given to verify the validity of the theoretical conclusions.展开更多
In this paper, we investigate the solution moment stability for a Harrison-type predator-prey model with parametric dichotomous noises. Using the Shapiro-Loginov formula, the equations for the first-order and second-o...In this paper, we investigate the solution moment stability for a Harrison-type predator-prey model with parametric dichotomous noises. Using the Shapiro-Loginov formula, the equations for the first-order and second-order moments are obtained and the corresponding stable conditions are given. It is found that the solution moment stability depends on the noise intensity and correlation time of noise. The first-order and second-order moments become unstable with the decrease of correlation time. That is, the dichotomous noise can improve the solution moment stability with respect to Gaussian white noise. Finally, some numerical results are presented to verify the theoretical analyses.展开更多
In this paper, the asymptotical p-moment stability of stochastic impulsive differential equations is studied and a comparison theory to ensure the asymptotical p-moment stability of the trivial solution is established...In this paper, the asymptotical p-moment stability of stochastic impulsive differential equations is studied and a comparison theory to ensure the asymptotical p-moment stability of the trivial solution is established, which is important for studying the impulsive control and synchronization in stochastic systems. As an application of this theory, we study the problem of chaos synchronization in the Chen system excited by parameter white-noise excitation, by using the impulsive method. Numerical simulations verify the feasibility of this method.展开更多
In the paper, nonlinear ordinary stochastic difference equations are first studied. Then a few of sufficient conditions on (uniform, uniform and asymptotic, uniformly asymptotic) p-moment stability of these equations ...In the paper, nonlinear ordinary stochastic difference equations are first studied. Then a few of sufficient conditions on (uniform, uniform and asymptotic, uniformly asymptotic) p-moment stability of these equations are established by Liapunov function.展开更多
In this paper, the Razumikhin approach is applied to the study of both p-th moment and almost sure stability on a general decay for a class of impulsive stochastic functional differential systems with Markovian switch...In this paper, the Razumikhin approach is applied to the study of both p-th moment and almost sure stability on a general decay for a class of impulsive stochastic functional differential systems with Markovian switching. Based on the Lyapunov-Razumikhin methods, some sufficient conditions are derived to check the stability of impulsive stochastic functional differential systems with Markovian switching. One numerical example is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the results.展开更多
In this paper,a kind of lateral stability control strategy is put forward about the four wheel independent drive electric vehicle.The design of control system adopts hierarchical structure.Unlike the previous control ...In this paper,a kind of lateral stability control strategy is put forward about the four wheel independent drive electric vehicle.The design of control system adopts hierarchical structure.Unlike the previous control strategy,this paper introduces a method which is the combination of sliding mode control and optimal allocation algorithm.According to the driver’s operation commands(steering angle and speed),the steady state responses of the sideslip angle and yaw rate are obtained.Based on this,the reference model is built.Upper controller adopts the sliding mode control principle to obtain the desired yawing moment demand.Lower controller is designed to satisfy the desired yawing moment demand by optimal allocation of the tire longitudinal forces.Firstly,the optimization goal is built to minimize the actuator cost.Secondly,the weighted least-square method is used to design the tire longitudinal forces optimization distribution strategy under the constraint conditions of actuator and the friction oval.Beyond that,when the optimal allocation algorithm is not applied,a method of axial load ratio distribution is adopted.Finally,Car Sim associated with Simulink simulation experiments are designed under the conditions of different velocities and different pavements.The simulation results show that the control strategy designed in this paper has a good following effect comparing with the reference model and the sideslip angle is controlled within a small rang at the same time.Beyond that,based on the optimal distribution mode,the electromagnetic torque phase of each wheel can follow the trend of the vertical force of the tire,which shows the effectiveness of the optimal distribution algorithm.展开更多
Angular velocity stabilization control and attitude stabilization control for an underactuated spacecraft using only two single gimbal control moment gyros (SGCMGs) as actuators is investigated. First of all, the dy...Angular velocity stabilization control and attitude stabilization control for an underactuated spacecraft using only two single gimbal control moment gyros (SGCMGs) as actuators is investigated. First of all, the dynamic model of the underactuated spacecraft is established and the singularity of different configurations with the two SGCMGs is analyzed. Under the assumption that the gimbal axes of the two SGCMGs are installed in any direction, and that the total system angular momentum is not zero, a state feedback control law via Lyapunov method is designed to globally asymptotically stabilize the angular velocity of spacecraft. Under the assumption that the gimbal axes of the two SGCMGs are coaxially installed along anyone of the three principal axes of spacecraft inertia, and that the total system angular momentum is zero, a discontinuous state feedback control law is designed to stabilize three-axis attitude of spacecraft with respect to the inertial frame. Furthermore, the singularity escape of SGCMGs for the above two control problems is also studied. Simulation results demonstrate the validity of the control laws.展开更多
The stability of the first-order and second-order solution moments for a Harrison-type predator-prey model with parametric Gaussian white noise is analyzed in this paper. The moment equations of the system solution ar...The stability of the first-order and second-order solution moments for a Harrison-type predator-prey model with parametric Gaussian white noise is analyzed in this paper. The moment equations of the system solution are obtained under Ito interpretations. The delay-independent stable condition of the first-order moment is identical to that of the deterministic delayed system, and the delay-independent stable condition of the second-order moment depends on the noise intensities. The corresponding critical time delays are determined once the stabilities of moments lose. Further, when the time delays are greater than the critical time delays, the system solution becomes unstable with the increase of noise intensities. Finally, some numerical simulations are given to verify the theoretical results.展开更多
The dynamic stability of a quadruped robot trotting on slope was analyzed.Compared with crawl gait,trot gait can improve walking speed of quadruped robots.When a quadruped robot trots,each leg is in the alternate stat...The dynamic stability of a quadruped robot trotting on slope was analyzed.Compared with crawl gait,trot gait can improve walking speed of quadruped robots.When a quadruped robot trots,each leg is in the alternate state of swing phase or supporting phase,and two legs in the diagonal line are in the same phase.The feet in the supporting phase form a supporting region on the ground.When a quadruped robot walks on slope,the vertical distance from zero moment point(ZMP) to the supporting diagonal line is defined as ZMP offset distance.Whether this distance is less than the maximum offset distance or not,the stability of robot trotting on slope can be judged.The foot trajectory was planned with the sinusoidal function.Based on the kinematic analysis,the ZMP offset distance of quadruped robot under different slope angles,step length and step height was calculated,then the reasonable slope angle,step length and step height for quadruped robot trotting on slope to keep dynamic stability can be determined.On the other hand,the posture angle of quadruped robot should be controlled within the desired range.Computer simulations were executed to verify the theoretical analysis.The study will provide reference for determining reasonable step parameters of the quadruped robot.展开更多
This work proposes a map-based control method to improve a vehicle's lateral stability, and the performance of the proposed method is compared with that of the conventional model-referenced control method. Model-r...This work proposes a map-based control method to improve a vehicle's lateral stability, and the performance of the proposed method is compared with that of the conventional model-referenced control method. Model-referenced control uses the sliding mode method to determine the compensated yaw moment; in contrast, the proposed map-based control uses the compensated yaw moment map acquired by vehicle stability analysis. The vehicle stability region is calculated by a topological method based on the trajectory reversal method. A 2-DOF vehicle model and Pacejka's tire model are used to evaluate the proposed map-based control method. The properties of model-referenced control and map-based control are compared under various road conditions and driving inputs. Model-referenced control uses a control input to satisfy the linear reference model, and it generates unnecessary tire lateral forces that may lead to worse performance than an uncontrolled vehicle with step steering input on a road with a low friction coefficient. However, map-based control determines a compensated yaw moment to maintain the vehicle within the stability region,so the typical responses of vehicle enable to converge rapidly. The simulation results with sine and step steering show that map-based control provides better the tracking responsibility and control performance than model-referenced control.展开更多
Based on the stability theory, numerical simulations and theoretical calculations are performed for a projectile with wrap-around fins. Its stability is analyzed and the flow field is simulated with computational flui...Based on the stability theory, numerical simulations and theoretical calculations are performed for a projectile with wrap-around fins. Its stability is analyzed and the flow field is simulated with computational fluid dynamics method. Consequently, the pitching moment coefficient of the projectile is further investigated under the conditions of Mach number ranging from 0.3 to 0.8, attack angle from 0 to 8° and yaw angle from 0 to 4°. A trajectory equation is established and its trajectory characteristics are also explored. All the results of theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and trajectory equation agree well with each other, which indicates the projectile is flying steadily at the given conditions. These results provide an effective way for judging the stability of the projectile with wrap-around fins.展开更多
This paper discusses the pth moment stability of neutral stochastic differential equations with multiple variable delays. The equation has a much more general form than the neutral stochastic differential equations wi...This paper discusses the pth moment stability of neutral stochastic differential equations with multiple variable delays. The equation has a much more general form than the neutral stochastic differential equations with delay. A new kind of φ-function is introduced to address the stability, which is more general than the exponential stability and polynomial stability. Using a specific Lyapunov function, a stability criteria for the neutral stochastic differential equations with multiple variable delays is established, by which it is relatively easy to verify the stability of such equations. Finally, the proposed theories are illustrated by two examples.展开更多
This paper proves that, under the local Lipschitz condition, the stochastic functional differential equations with infinite delay have global solutions without the linear growth condition. Furthermore, the pth moment ...This paper proves that, under the local Lipschitz condition, the stochastic functional differential equations with infinite delay have global solutions without the linear growth condition. Furthermore, the pth moment exponential stability conditions are given. Finally, one example is presented to illustrate our theory.展开更多
Based on the Simplified Bishop Method, the minimum safety factor of ice slope both with and without tension cracks is calculated in combination with triaxial compression tests. It is found that there exists a critical...Based on the Simplified Bishop Method, the minimum safety factor of ice slope both with and without tension cracks is calculated in combination with triaxial compression tests. It is found that there exists a critical depth for each crack. Then, factors influencing ice slope stability such as slope ratio, slope height, ice cohesion, internal friction angle, unit weight and temperature were analyzed. Meanwhile, a regression equation between the aforementioned factors and safety factor is obtained, with which sensitivity analysis is carried out. The performance function is built in combination with random distribution of physical and mechanical parameters to analyze the reliability index. The Advanced First Order Second Moment Method is employed on the solution to the perfor- mance function. The one-way coupling system of ice slope stability is therefore formed based on safety factor and reliability index. Finally, an illustrated example of ice slope is provided, which shows that failure probability is relatively high, up to 6.18%, alt- hough safety factor is 2.77. Thus, it is objective and reasonable to apply the coupled system method to the slope stability rating.展开更多
The objective of this paper is to computationally explore the structural stability and strength of gypsum-protected CFS(cold-formed steel)beam channel sections under non-uniform elevated temperatures when exposed to s...The objective of this paper is to computationally explore the structural stability and strength of gypsum-protected CFS(cold-formed steel)beam channel sections under non-uniform elevated temperatures when exposed to standard fire on one side of the panel and subjected to pure bending.When a CFS member is subjected to fire(or thermal gradients)its material properties change-but this change happens around the cross-section and along the length creating a member which is potentially non-uniform and unsymmetrical in its response even if the apparent geometry is uniform and symmetric.Computational finite element models were analyzed in ABAQUS to establish steady-state thermal gradients of interest.Existing test data were utilized to develop the temperature dependence of the stress-strain response.The time-dependent temperature distribution on the cross-sections obtained from heat transfer analysis was later used in the stability and collapse analyses.The stability of the models was explored to characterize how local,distortional,and global buckling of the member evolves under both uniform and non-uniform temperature distributions.Finally,collapse simulations were performed to characterize the strength under pure bending and explore directly the evolution of strength under the influence of non-uniform temperature.展开更多
文摘This paper mainly tends to utilize Razumikhin-type theorems to investigate p-th moment stability for a class of stochastic switching nonlinear systems with delay. Based on the Lyapunov-Razumik- hin methods, some sufficient conditions are derived to check the stability of stochastic switching nonlinear systems with delay. One numerical example is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the results.
文摘A bound state formalism derived from a fermion-boson symmetric Lagrangian has been used to calculate the nucleon masses, the charge neutrality of the neutron, the magnetic moments and the electromagnetic form factor ratios μpGEp/GMpand μnGEn/GMn. A quantitative description is obtained, assuming a mixing of a scalar bound state of 3(f f¯)fstructure with its corresponding vector (f f¯)fstate (f indicating massless elementary fermions). Only a few parameters are needed, mainly fixed by energy and momentum conservation. The nucleon stability is explained by an extra binding in the confinement potential, negative for electric and positive for magnetic binding of the proton, and opposite for the neutron. The stronger electric extra binding of the proton allows a decay of the neutron to proton and electron.
文摘The given unstable hybrid stochastic differential equation is stabilized in the sense of p th-moment exponential stability.We achieve the results by feedback controls based on the discrete-time state and mode observations.The upper bound on the duration between two consecutive observations is obtained as well.Finally,a numerical example is given to verify the validity of the theoretical conclusions.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11272051)
文摘In this paper, we investigate the solution moment stability for a Harrison-type predator-prey model with parametric dichotomous noises. Using the Shapiro-Loginov formula, the equations for the first-order and second-order moments are obtained and the corresponding stable conditions are given. It is found that the solution moment stability depends on the noise intensity and correlation time of noise. The first-order and second-order moments become unstable with the decrease of correlation time. That is, the dichotomous noise can improve the solution moment stability with respect to Gaussian white noise. Finally, some numerical results are presented to verify the theoretical analyses.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10872165)
文摘In this paper, the asymptotical p-moment stability of stochastic impulsive differential equations is studied and a comparison theory to ensure the asymptotical p-moment stability of the trivial solution is established, which is important for studying the impulsive control and synchronization in stochastic systems. As an application of this theory, we study the problem of chaos synchronization in the Chen system excited by parameter white-noise excitation, by using the impulsive method. Numerical simulations verify the feasibility of this method.
文摘In the paper, nonlinear ordinary stochastic difference equations are first studied. Then a few of sufficient conditions on (uniform, uniform and asymptotic, uniformly asymptotic) p-moment stability of these equations are established by Liapunov function.
文摘In this paper, the Razumikhin approach is applied to the study of both p-th moment and almost sure stability on a general decay for a class of impulsive stochastic functional differential systems with Markovian switching. Based on the Lyapunov-Razumikhin methods, some sufficient conditions are derived to check the stability of impulsive stochastic functional differential systems with Markovian switching. One numerical example is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the results.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation(U1664263)National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFB0101102)。
文摘In this paper,a kind of lateral stability control strategy is put forward about the four wheel independent drive electric vehicle.The design of control system adopts hierarchical structure.Unlike the previous control strategy,this paper introduces a method which is the combination of sliding mode control and optimal allocation algorithm.According to the driver’s operation commands(steering angle and speed),the steady state responses of the sideslip angle and yaw rate are obtained.Based on this,the reference model is built.Upper controller adopts the sliding mode control principle to obtain the desired yawing moment demand.Lower controller is designed to satisfy the desired yawing moment demand by optimal allocation of the tire longitudinal forces.Firstly,the optimization goal is built to minimize the actuator cost.Secondly,the weighted least-square method is used to design the tire longitudinal forces optimization distribution strategy under the constraint conditions of actuator and the friction oval.Beyond that,when the optimal allocation algorithm is not applied,a method of axial load ratio distribution is adopted.Finally,Car Sim associated with Simulink simulation experiments are designed under the conditions of different velocities and different pavements.The simulation results show that the control strategy designed in this paper has a good following effect comparing with the reference model and the sideslip angle is controlled within a small rang at the same time.Beyond that,based on the optimal distribution mode,the electromagnetic torque phase of each wheel can follow the trend of the vertical force of the tire,which shows the effectiveness of the optimal distribution algorithm.
文摘Angular velocity stabilization control and attitude stabilization control for an underactuated spacecraft using only two single gimbal control moment gyros (SGCMGs) as actuators is investigated. First of all, the dynamic model of the underactuated spacecraft is established and the singularity of different configurations with the two SGCMGs is analyzed. Under the assumption that the gimbal axes of the two SGCMGs are installed in any direction, and that the total system angular momentum is not zero, a state feedback control law via Lyapunov method is designed to globally asymptotically stabilize the angular velocity of spacecraft. Under the assumption that the gimbal axes of the two SGCMGs are coaxially installed along anyone of the three principal axes of spacecraft inertia, and that the total system angular momentum is zero, a discontinuous state feedback control law is designed to stabilize three-axis attitude of spacecraft with respect to the inertial frame. Furthermore, the singularity escape of SGCMGs for the above two control problems is also studied. Simulation results demonstrate the validity of the control laws.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11272051 and 11302172)
文摘The stability of the first-order and second-order solution moments for a Harrison-type predator-prey model with parametric Gaussian white noise is analyzed in this paper. The moment equations of the system solution are obtained under Ito interpretations. The delay-independent stable condition of the first-order moment is identical to that of the deterministic delayed system, and the delay-independent stable condition of the second-order moment depends on the noise intensities. The corresponding critical time delays are determined once the stabilities of moments lose. Further, when the time delays are greater than the critical time delays, the system solution becomes unstable with the increase of noise intensities. Finally, some numerical simulations are given to verify the theoretical results.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51375289)Shanghai Municipal National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.13ZR1415500)Innovation Fund of Shanghai Education Commission(No.13YZ020)
文摘The dynamic stability of a quadruped robot trotting on slope was analyzed.Compared with crawl gait,trot gait can improve walking speed of quadruped robots.When a quadruped robot trots,each leg is in the alternate state of swing phase or supporting phase,and two legs in the diagonal line are in the same phase.The feet in the supporting phase form a supporting region on the ground.When a quadruped robot walks on slope,the vertical distance from zero moment point(ZMP) to the supporting diagonal line is defined as ZMP offset distance.Whether this distance is less than the maximum offset distance or not,the stability of robot trotting on slope can be judged.The foot trajectory was planned with the sinusoidal function.Based on the kinematic analysis,the ZMP offset distance of quadruped robot under different slope angles,step length and step height was calculated,then the reasonable slope angle,step length and step height for quadruped robot trotting on slope to keep dynamic stability can be determined.On the other hand,the posture angle of quadruped robot should be controlled within the desired range.Computer simulations were executed to verify the theoretical analysis.The study will provide reference for determining reasonable step parameters of the quadruped robot.
基金supported by a grant from Research year of Inje University in 2008(0001200811700)
文摘This work proposes a map-based control method to improve a vehicle's lateral stability, and the performance of the proposed method is compared with that of the conventional model-referenced control method. Model-referenced control uses the sliding mode method to determine the compensated yaw moment; in contrast, the proposed map-based control uses the compensated yaw moment map acquired by vehicle stability analysis. The vehicle stability region is calculated by a topological method based on the trajectory reversal method. A 2-DOF vehicle model and Pacejka's tire model are used to evaluate the proposed map-based control method. The properties of model-referenced control and map-based control are compared under various road conditions and driving inputs. Model-referenced control uses a control input to satisfy the linear reference model, and it generates unnecessary tire lateral forces that may lead to worse performance than an uncontrolled vehicle with step steering input on a road with a low friction coefficient. However, map-based control determines a compensated yaw moment to maintain the vehicle within the stability region,so the typical responses of vehicle enable to converge rapidly. The simulation results with sine and step steering show that map-based control provides better the tracking responsibility and control performance than model-referenced control.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (10572026)
文摘Based on the stability theory, numerical simulations and theoretical calculations are performed for a projectile with wrap-around fins. Its stability is analyzed and the flow field is simulated with computational fluid dynamics method. Consequently, the pitching moment coefficient of the projectile is further investigated under the conditions of Mach number ranging from 0.3 to 0.8, attack angle from 0 to 8° and yaw angle from 0 to 4°. A trajectory equation is established and its trajectory characteristics are also explored. All the results of theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and trajectory equation agree well with each other, which indicates the projectile is flying steadily at the given conditions. These results provide an effective way for judging the stability of the projectile with wrap-around fins.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.10671078)
文摘This paper discusses the pth moment stability of neutral stochastic differential equations with multiple variable delays. The equation has a much more general form than the neutral stochastic differential equations with delay. A new kind of φ-function is introduced to address the stability, which is more general than the exponential stability and polynomial stability. Using a specific Lyapunov function, a stability criteria for the neutral stochastic differential equations with multiple variable delays is established, by which it is relatively easy to verify the stability of such equations. Finally, the proposed theories are illustrated by two examples.
文摘This paper proves that, under the local Lipschitz condition, the stochastic functional differential equations with infinite delay have global solutions without the linear growth condition. Furthermore, the pth moment exponential stability conditions are given. Finally, one example is presented to illustrate our theory.
基金supported by the Western Project Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (KZCX2-XB3-19)the National key Basic Research Program of China (973 Program:No.2012CB026102)+4 种基金the Program for Innovative Research Group of Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 41121061)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering(SKLFSE-ZY-03)the foundation of State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering (SKLFSE-ZY-03)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (40971045,41171060)the Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (KZCX2-EW-QN301)
文摘Based on the Simplified Bishop Method, the minimum safety factor of ice slope both with and without tension cracks is calculated in combination with triaxial compression tests. It is found that there exists a critical depth for each crack. Then, factors influencing ice slope stability such as slope ratio, slope height, ice cohesion, internal friction angle, unit weight and temperature were analyzed. Meanwhile, a regression equation between the aforementioned factors and safety factor is obtained, with which sensitivity analysis is carried out. The performance function is built in combination with random distribution of physical and mechanical parameters to analyze the reliability index. The Advanced First Order Second Moment Method is employed on the solution to the perfor- mance function. The one-way coupling system of ice slope stability is therefore formed based on safety factor and reliability index. Finally, an illustrated example of ice slope is provided, which shows that failure probability is relatively high, up to 6.18%, alt- hough safety factor is 2.77. Thus, it is objective and reasonable to apply the coupled system method to the slope stability rating.
文摘The objective of this paper is to computationally explore the structural stability and strength of gypsum-protected CFS(cold-formed steel)beam channel sections under non-uniform elevated temperatures when exposed to standard fire on one side of the panel and subjected to pure bending.When a CFS member is subjected to fire(or thermal gradients)its material properties change-but this change happens around the cross-section and along the length creating a member which is potentially non-uniform and unsymmetrical in its response even if the apparent geometry is uniform and symmetric.Computational finite element models were analyzed in ABAQUS to establish steady-state thermal gradients of interest.Existing test data were utilized to develop the temperature dependence of the stress-strain response.The time-dependent temperature distribution on the cross-sections obtained from heat transfer analysis was later used in the stability and collapse analyses.The stability of the models was explored to characterize how local,distortional,and global buckling of the member evolves under both uniform and non-uniform temperature distributions.Finally,collapse simulations were performed to characterize the strength under pure bending and explore directly the evolution of strength under the influence of non-uniform temperature.