Abstract: This paper points out that, in practice, the two connected ends of an angle brace or bracket may be bolted at different legs due to constructional constraints. However, no design equation for determining the net section ...

Abstract: Steel storage racks, made of cold-formed steel, are used extensively in industry for storing goods. Two main racking systems prevail, referred to as selective racks and drive-in racks. International racking design codes ...

Abstract: This paper examines the accuracy of design equations specified in the North American, European and Australasian codes for cold-formed steel structures in determining the net section tension capacity of bolted connections ...

Abstract: This paper experimentally investigates the influence of the strain rate experienced during earthquake and progressive collapse events on mechanical properties affecting the design of softwood laminated veneer lumber timber ...

Abstract: Steel drive-in racks are susceptible to structural failure from accidental impact by operating forklift trucks. Under impact, the upright bends and the supported pallets may drop through the rack to cause structural collapse ...

Abstract: To investigate the influence of critical parameters on the progressive collapse resistance of reinforced concrete (RC)-flat plates, a set of finite-element modeling techniques was established. The modeling of bond-slip ...

Abstract: This paper first describes a finite element model using advanced analysis to determine the biaxial bending capacity of cold-formed steel storage rack upright sections. The model is found to accurately predict published ...