Abstract: This paper presents an externally reinforced I-beam-to-box-column seismic connection. An inclined rib-plated collar-plated configuration with web plates is used to ensure planar continuity between I-beam and box-column ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of finite element analysis of 18 strong-axis steel welded beam–column subassemblages with connection reinforcement. For the type of connection configuration considered, Federal Emergency Management ...

Abstract: This paper describes an initiative to enthuse undergraduate Civil Engineering (CE) students in India about the profession. Various issues impacting CE students are addressed in a novel approach, the 2001 Summer Camp at IIT ...