Thermal bridges are a very relevant issue for lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction systems given the high thermal conductivity of steel, which can negatively compromise their thermal behaviour, reduce their durability, and decrease the buildin...
In order to further investigate the grouped stud effect on the force properties of stud connectors, based on the premise that the correctness of the finite element simulation method, in this paper, a finite element model of grouped stud connectors wa...
Concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) are widely used in construction. To achieve composite action and take full advantage of the two materials, strain continuity at the steel–concrete interface is essential. When the concrete core and steel tube...
The behavior of steel–concrete composite structures is significantly influenced by the efficiency of the shear connections that link the two materials. This research examines the performance of stud shear connectors, with an emphasis on analyzi...
In this study, calibrated hot box and finite element simulation methods were used to study the influence of a slotted web on the thermal performance of a lightweight steel stud composite wall. By comparing the results from the simulations and experim...
To investigate the flexural behavior of steel–concrete composite bridge decks with stud–perfobond leist (PBL) shear connectors, two specimens were designed with the stud spacing as the main variable, and static bending tests were conducte...
A precast concrete deck-steel beam-connection concrete (PCSC) connector using ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) as post-cast concrete has been proposed to enable rapid on-site construction of assembled composite bridges. This paper aims to optim...
Drywall systems comprising gypsum boards and steel C-studs are widely used due to their lightweight structure, rapid construction, and ease of installation. These systems must meet the required thermal insulation performance for their specific applic...
Aiming at the problem that orthotropic steel bridge deck and bridge deck pavement are prone to fatigue damage, Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) bridge deck pavement is used to replace concrete or asphalt in flexible bridge deck pavement. In o...
Assembled steel-composite bridges generally use stud connectors to achieve the connection between the deck slab and the steel main girders. However, the commonly-used cluster studs weaken the integrity of the precast deck slabs and are not conducive...
Current formulas to assess the shear capacity of headed steel stud anchors and post-installed (PI) anchors in case of pryout failure (sometimes known as pull-rear failure) have been derived either based on the indirect-tension resistance model or are...
Energy production still relies considerably on fossil fuels, and the building sector is a major player in the energy consumption market, mainly for space heating and cooling. Thermal bridges (TBs) in buildings are very relevant for the energy efficie...
The containment structure serves as the final leak-tight barrier of nuclear power plants, making it critical to nuclear safety. The stable performance of the steel liner anchorage system is the fundamental prerequisite for maintaining the structural...
This paper presents the experimental and numerical studies in the investigation of the concentrated compressive behaviors of cold-formed steel-foam concrete composite wall. The failure modes, load–displacement curves, and load–strain curv...
The arrangement of shear studs in steel–concrete composite beams (SCCBs) significantly influences both mechanical performance and economic efficiency. However, existing optimization studies have predominantly focused on cross-sectional dimensio...
This paper evaluates the shrinkage performance of concrete under complex internal constraint environments comprising steel plates, studs, and reinforcement to investigate their respective influence laws on the shrinkage performance of concrete. An ea...
The flexural performance of steel and concrete composite beams can be further enhanced by utilizing advanced construction materials such as ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) and high-strength steel. In this paper, the concept...
Fatigue damage in steel–concrete composite structures frequently initiates at welded joints due to stress concentrations and inherent defects. This study investigates the stress intensity factors (SIFs) associated with fatigue cracks in the wel...
This paper develops a new exterior prefabricated composite wall panel composed of light-gauge steel studs, profiled steel sheet and steel fiber-reinforced concrete. To investigate its performance, static loading tests are conducted on five wall panel...
The thermal performance of lightweight steel framed (LSF) facade walls depends on many factors, such as the steel studs, the batt insulation, the external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), and the sheathing layers. Moreover, the high ther...
To address the deterioration issues of wet joints in prefabricated steel–UHPC composite bridge decks caused by inadequate interfacial performance, an orthotropic steel–UHPC composite bridge deck system under hogging moments was investigat...
A more contemporary variation of the friction welding procedure, friction stud welding, is promising for military, space, automotive and naval applications. The joining of steel/aluminium matrix composite joints has been crucial in many of these cont...
This paper aims to study the influence of key design parameters (e.g., reinforcement ratio, cover thickness, stud spacing, and thickness of the ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) layer) on the longitudinal and transverse bending performance, as w...
The transition towards sustainable construction is crucial, and demountable building elements are frequently advocated for achieving this goal. While these elements offer relocatability during refurbishments, their adoption may increase initial envir...
Steel-concrete-steel (SCS) sandwich panels are manufactured with two thin high-strength steel plates and a moderately low-density and low-strength thick concrete core. In this study, 24 specimens were produced and tested. In these specimens, a new st...
An ordinary double steel plate–concrete composite wall (ODSC wall) is composed of core concrete, the faceplates, and shear connectors such as studs, etc. Based on an ODSC wall, a new type of stiffened double steel plate–concrete composite...
A composite beam is a structural member that behaves as a single unit by using shear connectors between a concrete slab and an I-shaped steel girder. The composite ratio is crucial and is determined by the shear connectors’ ability to withstand...
A transfer–purge chamber (TPC) is a double-steel-plate, heavy-concrete, curved-surface composite structure composed of steel plates, heavy concrete, and shear connectors. It is an important facility in the external refueling system of a nuclear...
The global shear capacity of steel–concrete composite downstand cellular beams with precast hollow-core units is an important calculation as it affects the span-to-depth ratios and the amount of material used, hence affecting the embodied CO2 c...
In this paper, a novel corrugated steel sheet central sheathed cold-formed steel (CCS-CFS) shear wall is proposed. This shear wall can address the problems of low shear strength and ductility in conventional cold-formed steel (CFS) shear walls caused...
A prediction model based on artificial neural networks is adapted to forecast the acoustic performance of airborne sound insulation of various lightweight wooden façade walls. A total of 100 insulation curves were used to develop the predictio...
Increased timber construction is putting pressure on Ireland’s limited structural-grade timber stock, while recovered timber is currently downcycled or incinerated. Design for Adaptability, disassembly and reuse (DfADR) has emerged as a respons...
Recently, to resolve a growing need for durable and resilient railway bridge construction/reconstruction systems, a great amount of research has been carried out in many countries. As a part of such studies, prefabricated composite girders with an in...
Industrialization of construction makes building operation more environmental friendly and sustainable. This change is necessary as it is an industry that demands large consumption of water and energy, as well as being responsible for the disposal of...
This study experimentally evaluates the structural performance of Concrete-Filled Double-Skin (CFDS) hybrid connections that are intended as key components of large-scale floating offshore wind substructures. The innovative aspect of this work lies i...
The primary objective of this study was to develop a climate-sensitive modular-based structural stand density management model (SSDMM) for red pine (Pinus resinosa Aiton) plantations situated within the western Great Lakes—St. Lawrence and sout...