The paper summarizes the main results achieved in the context of CEN Mandate M/515 for amending and extending existing Eurocodes with regard to Eurocode 9 (EC9) on Aluminium Structures (EN1999). The revision process led to introducing additional stru...
The new version of Eurocode 9 introduces Annex L, which extends the Effective Thickness Method for the assessment of local buckling resistance of aluminium alloy members. This paper presents an overview of the theoretical background and the main proc...
Welding aluminium alloys presents several challenges, most notably strength reduction in the heat-affected zone and pronounced welding-induced deformations. Current design provisions for welded connections, such as those in Eurocode 9, can result in...
One of the main challenges in welding aluminium concerns structural integrity and a significant reduction in mechanical properties in the region adjacent to the weld. Design provisions can result in a drastic reduction, which may exceed 50% of the ba...
The aim of this work was to study the ultimate behaviour of box-shaped aluminium members subjected to uniform compression. Eight stub column tests have been carried out at the University of Salerno. In particular, four box sections made of 6060 alumi...
Within the framework of optimisation of structural elements, in the last years, significant activity has been demonstrated towards developing new sectional designs beyond standardised forms aiming to combine aesthetic innovation, material efficiency,...
Although structural aluminium alloys have many advantages (low self-weight, corrosion resistance, 100% recyclable), they are associated with some conservative design methods in Eurocode 9. Conservative reductions in aluminium’s mechanical prope...
Stone pitching and other finishing works on steep infrastructure slopes (45–60°) are still commonly executed by workers standing on the inclined surface. This paper assesses a modular system of aluminium stringers resting on the slope and h...
Adequate knowledge of mechanical properties and their statistical description is the basis for performing reliable verification of design methods and design of structures in general. The probabilistic design approach implemented in Eurocodes requires...
Beam-to-column joints are one of the most common types of joints in metal structures. In the design of load-bearing aluminium structures, welding, as a joining method, is often avoided because of localised degradation of mechanical properties in the...
This work presents an experimental and numerical investigation on the cyclic behaviour of square hollow section (SHS) beams made of 6060-T6 aluminium alloy subjected to non-uniform cyclic bending. Eight specimens with width-to-thickness ratios rangin...
The cyclic performance of welded aluminum joints is crucial for the load-bearing capacity and durability of lightweight structural applications, particularly under low-cycle fatigue (LCF) conditions. Reliably assessing such behavior is essential to a...
Since the introduction of general European rules for the design of aluminium structures, specific rules for the design of aluminum stressed skin panels are available. These design rules have been used for the optimization of two extrusion products: o...
The embedment strength is a key parameter in the design of timber connections with metal fasteners. This property can be determined by the equations given by design codes such as the Eurocode 5, which are based on the European Yield Model proposed by...
This study focuses on the fatigue resistance of aluminum friction-stir-welded (FSW) butt joints beyond the current design standards such as Eurocode 9 and CSA S6, which use generic S–N curves. A database of 1041 data points from 92 studies is a...
The paper presents test results for the mechanical and creep properties of European aluminium alloy EN 6082AW T6 at high temperatures. Mechanical properties of the aluminium alloy were determined by means of two types of test: constant stress-rate an...
This paper investigates the ultimate resistance of aluminum circular hollow sections (C.H.S.) under simple load cases as affected by local buckling and material strain hardening. Following the development of advanced non-linear shell finite element m...
Aluminium alloys exhibit a non-linear stress–strain material response with significant strain-hardening effects. Whereas the latter shall be considered in the design of aluminium elements, they are largely ignored in most design codes, such as...
This paper presents a numerical study of topology-optimised pin-end aluminium alloy columns using finite element analysis (FEA). The FEA models integrate geometric imperfections and material nonlinearity, and are validated against experimental findin...
This article examines how the time of exposure (0, 10, 20 and 30 min) to fire affects the optimal design of Howe timber trusses. The study integrates experimental characterization, thermal modeling (Eurocode 5 1995-1-2), and the bio-inspired Firefly...
This article investigates the punching shear behavior of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) two-way slabs. Ten 1500 mm × 1500 mm × 100 mm slabs were tested monotonically. Eight slabs were cast with RAC, whereas two control slabs were cast...
This paper explores the static and cyclic behaviours exhibited by X-joints fabricated from circular hollow sections (CHS) incorporating curved chords under bending loading. First, a finite element (FE) model of CHS X-joints was established, and the a...
Near-fault ground motions (NFGMs), characterized by forward-directivity velocity pulses, impose severe kinematic demands that challenge conventional structural systems. As modern civil engineering pivots toward rapid functional recovery, a critical p...
The construction sector faces increasing pressure to decarbonize, as embodied emissions from structural materials often dominate the environmental footprint of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings. Although reinforcement ratios are key drivers of struc...
According to currently enforced Eurocode 2 for the design of reinforced concrete structures, it is essential to protect steel reinforcements from corrosion and concrete from degradation under aggressive environmental conditions such as marine, urban,...
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) has gained increasing attention as sustainable and efficient material for slab systems in construction. However, the lack of standardized design guidelines and comprehensive performance comparisons between different CLT-b...