Initial stiffness of self-centering systems and application to self-centering-beam moment-frames
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109890
Abstract: Abstract There has been considerable development of self-centering seismic force resisting systems in the past few decades, many of which incorporate gap opening mechanisms. Experiments on these self-centering systems often result in an initial stiffness… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; flexibility; centering systems; initial stiffness ... See more keywords
Collapse Behavior of Tensegrity Barrel-Vault Structures Based on Di-Pyramid (DP) Units
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DOI: 10.1142/s0219455420501199
Abstract: In this study, the collapse behavior of a family of tensegrity structures, i.e. di-pyramid (DP) barrel-vaults that can offer promising solutions for civil engineering applications is analyzed. Depending on whether struts’ snap or cables’ rupture… read more here.
Keywords: collapse behavior; collapse; barrel; self stress ... See more keywords
Numerical and analytical study on initial stiffness of corrugated steel plate shear walls in modular construction
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DOI: 10.12989/scs.2019.32.3.347
Abstract: Modular construction has been increasingly used for mid-to-high rise buildings attributable to the high construction speed, improved quality and low environmental pollution. The individual and repetitive room-sized module unit is usually fully finished in the… read more here.
Keywords: steel; stiffness corrugated; initial stiffness; construction ... See more keywords
Determination of Initial Stiffness of Timber–Steel Composite (TSC) Beams Based on Experiment and Simulation Modeling
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DOI: 10.3390/su10041220
Abstract: Due to improvements in the use of recyclable materials in construction, timber–steel composite (TSC) beams demonstrate high potential for future construction. In this study, a proposed simulation modeling, which was adopted from the simulation modeling… read more here.
Keywords: tsc beams; dowel connection; initial stiffness; simulation modeling ... See more keywords