Initially, timber was considered only as an easily accessible and processable material in nature; however, its excellent properties have since become better understood. During the discovery of new building materials and thanks to new technological de...
This study focuses on structural damage to the connecting frame of a wheeled crane lifting arm, with the connecting frame between the main boom and the fixed jib of a crane as the research object. Research was systematically conducted on the stress f...
The present study deals with the innovation and the possibilities of improving the design solution of a frame connection for two selected types of fasteners. All specimens were made of glued laminated timber. Dowel-type mechanical fasteners, a combin...
Panelized fabrication of light-frame wood buildings has higher productivity than the traditional stick-built method. However, the roof production process is not very efficient due to the structural system and construction method. This study proposes...
This research is aimed at investigating the dynamic behaviour of, and to analyse the dynamic response and dynamic performance of steel frames strengthened with welded haunches subjected to a typical hydrocarbon blast loading. The structural dynamic a...
Steel frame with steel plate shear walls (SPSWs) is used to resist lateral loads caused by wind and earthquakes in high-rise buildings. In this load-resisting system, the cost and performance are more efficient than in the moment frame system. Behavi...
With decades of research, semi-rigid beam-to-column connections have been widely accepted. However, most studies have been restricted to the local connection level, leaving system-oriented analysis and design methods with a meager investigation, whic...
This paper examines the hysteretic behavior of the buckling restrained braces (BRBs) in the steel frame. Both experimental and finite element (FE) studies were conducted. The experimental results showed that the well-detailed buckling restrained brac...
We introduce the notion of (dual) residuated frames as a viewpoint of relational semantics for a fuzzy logic. We investigate the relations between (dual) residuated frames and (dual) residuated connections as a topological viewpoint of fuzzy rough se...
The performance of precast concrete frame structures against seismic loads mainly depends on the beam-to-column connection. A ductile hybrid connection consists of unbonded post-tensioning steel and bonded reinforcement bars, both of which provide ov...
Top-and-seat angle connections (TSACs) exhibit inherently asymmetric and nonlinear moment–rotation behavior, which can significantly influence the global response of steel frames subjected to combined gravity and lateral loading. In this study,...
Prefabricated concrete shear-wall structures are a primary form of prefabricated concrete construction. In this paper, the seismic performance of precast shear walls with frames is studied by experimental methods. The failure characteristics, hystere...
The present paper is devoted to the seismic design of steel frames constituted by multistep I-shaped cross-section beam elements. The proposed design problem formulation is aimed at protecting the connections among beams and columns. In particular, r...
This paper focuses on investigating the structural behavior of members and connections that are part of moment frames under the combined effect of bending moment and thermally induced axial force during a compartment-fire event. The finite-element an...
Light-frame wood structures are the most common type of construction for residential and low-rise buildings in North America. The 2015 edition of the National Building Code of Canada has increased the height limit for light-frame wood construction fr...
Seismic resilience is a critical concern in the development of prefabricated concrete structures. This study investigates the seismic performance of prestressed prefabricated concrete frames with mechanically connected steel bars through both experim...
To satisfy the easy-construction demands of precast concrete (PCa) frames after an earthquake, a PCa frame with mortise–tenon (MT) connections is proposed in this paper. MT connections are secured solely through the binding force of unbonded pr...
With the development of wooden structures and buildings, there is a need to research physical and numerical tests of wood-based structures. The presented research is focused on construction and computational approaches for new types of joints to use...
The study is part of the MOOVABAT project aiming at defining innovative technological buildings with low environmental impact and characterised by the capacity to constantly adapt to the changing of their users’ needs. In this context, the mech...
This study investigates the progressive compressive behavior of modular interior frames with rotary-type module-to-module inter-modular (M2M) connections under sequential column failure. A novel two-stage testing protocol was applied, compressing the...
The current state of the art shows that unbalance and distortion on the voltage waveforms at the terminals of a grid-connected inverter disturb its output currents. This paper compares AC linear current regulators for three-phase three-wire voltage s...
Since the Japanese Building Standards Act was revised in 2000, the installation of steel timber connectors (STCs) to reinforce timber frame (TF) connections has been mandated for new-build TF houses in Japan. However, for the TF houses built before t...
Two-stage single-phase grid-connected converters are widely used in renewable energy applications. Due to the presence of a second harmonic ripple across the DC bus voltage, it is very challenging to design the DC bus voltage control scheme in single...
The configuration of beam–column joints in precast concrete (PC) building structures varies widely, and different connection methods significantly affect the progressive collapse resistance of the structure. This study investigates the progress...
Progressive collapse of building structures induced by accidental extreme loads has garnered significant attention. This study aimed to assess the impact resistance of steel-framed subassemblies with extended reverse channel connections under falling...
This study proposes an effective steel frame modular system and evaluates the structural performance of its beam-column connection through experimental and analytical work. The new steel frame modular system utilizes the blind bolts, which allow free...
Prefabricated beam–column connections are the most vulnerable components of prefabricated buildings during earthquake events. The seismic performance of the beam–column connection is functional as the critical component plays a key role i...
Split reinforced concrete column (SRCC), recognized for their exceptional ductility as seismic members, have faced developmental challenges due to the complexities of on-site casting. This study presents an innovative steel sleeve dry connection asse...
This paper introduces a novel type of connection that integrates unbonded prestressed strands (UPS) and mortise-tenon in an assembly frame structure (UPS-MTF). First, the damage process and failure modes of the joints under reciprocating horizontal l...
Frame beams with anchor cables constitute a crucial method for slope reinforcement projects. With the development of fabricated structures, there has been an increasing focus on precast prestressed frame beams with anchor cables. This paper presents...
The dynamic characteristics of a continuous rigid-frame bridge with fabricated super-high piers (CRFB-FSP) connected by grouting sleeves and adjacent continuous beam bridges (AB) are significantly different, and they are prone to pounding under earth...
A steel plate shear wall (SPSW) is a useful component for resisting lateral action. To improve the performance of frame columns, some studies focus on a two-side connected SPSW, in which the wall plate is not connected with the frame columns. However...
CLT panels have been investigated for reinforcement of existing masonry-infilled RC framed buildings through the increase of the overall lateral stiffness of the structure, thus reducing the story drift demand. The contribution of CLT panels depends...
Buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) have been widely employed in buildings and bridges due to their excellent ductility and energy dissipation capabilities. However, a considerable frame action will be introduced at the beam–column–brace jo...
Experiments were performed on four specimens of steel frames with infilled recycled aggregate concrete shear walls (SFIRACSWs), one specimen of infilled ordinary concrete wall, and one pure-steel frame were conducted under horizontal low cyclic loadi...
As the core technology for mechanized installation of tunnel folding steel arch frames, snap-fit connection optimization proves critical in enhancing the load-bearing efficiency of support systems and addressing surrounding rock deformation and insta...
In this paper, a simple and effective numerical approach is presented on the basis of the Member Discrete Element Method (MDEM) to investigate static and dynamic responses of steel frames with semi-rigid joints. In the MDEM, structures are discretize...
A cantilever block wall-panel attachment strip (CBW) flexible connection node was designed to connect precast concrete (PC) exterior wall panels to steel frames. To investigate the performance of the CBW flexible connection node and PC exterior wall...
In the last two decades, high-rise timber buildings have been built using the glulam truss system, even with limited openings. Moment-resisting timber frames (MRTF) with semi-rigid beam-to-column connections can be an architecture-friendly way to pro...
Precast concrete (PC) structures have many advantages, but their use in the construction of middle- to high-rise buildings is limited. The construction of PC structures requires skills in various operations such as transportation, assembly, lifting,...
The main distribution frame (MDF) is an important component between the user and the operator that supplies a telecommunication service and is the only layer in the seven-layer communication architecture that is not fully automated. In this paper, a...
The introduction of a novel replaceable plastic hinge technology aims to enhance the performance of precast reinforced concrete (PRC) frames, particularly in seismically vulnerable areas where substandard structural systems are prevalent. This artifi...
Precast concrete with a moment-resisting frame with hybrid beam–column connections (HBC), which is featured by inelastic deformation induced by opening and closing of the interface between precast beam and column, has been emphasized in recent...
In 2007, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) established a standard for cold-formed steel–special bolted moment frames (CFS-SBMFs). This structural system is designed to resist seismic forces. The CFS-SBMF system employs double-channel...
Given the widespread use of lightweight composite wall panels in building structures, it is crucial to comprehend their seismic performance. This paper proposes a new lightweight concrete composite exterior wallboard (LCEW) featuring truss-type therm...
In the past few decades, semi-rigid connections have been studied extensively; several major international steel structure design specifications have incorporated this component into their own systems. However, there is still no appropriate way to in...
The seismic behavior of a novel steel beam-to-concrete-filled steel tubular column connection with external diaphragms was evaluated numerically by using a model based on the finite element method. The model was validated against experimental results...
This paper investigates the seismic behavior of a steel beam-to-concrete-filled steel tubular column connection with external diaphragms. In addition to the multiple advantages observed for manufacturing and assembly, this type of connection is expec...
This study presents a novel structural framing solution designed to improve seismic energy dissipation and limit displacements, aiming to serve as an effective alternative to traditional precast systems employing pendulum-based isolation. While pendu...
This paper proposes a frequency-adaptive current control design for a grid-connected inverter with an inductive–capacitive–inductive (LCL) filter to overcome the issues relating to both the harmonic distortion and frequency variation in t...
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