Abstract: The rotational stiffness of bolted connections can be properly predicted by means of the so-called “component method.” In this method, the T-stub plays a fundamental role, because it is used to compute the stiffness ...

Abstract: In steel and concrete composite beams, the incomplete interaction between steel profile and concrete slab leads to an appreciable increase of the beam deflections with respect to full interaction behavior. Moreover, the ...

Abstract: The work presented in this paper represents the first step of a research activity aimed at the prediction of the plastic rotation supply of partial-strength bolted connections, starting from the knowledge of their geometrical ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental program devoted to the validation of a theoretical model for predicting the ultimate behavior of bolted T-stubs under monotonic loading conditions. Twelve specimens have ...

Abstract: Several proposals have been carried out for modeling a fiber-reinforced-polymer (FRP)-to-concrete interface whose behavior is not completely described by fracture energy value, which could often be derived in closed form. ...

Abstract: This paper presents a theoretical model for analyzing shear-flexible steel-concrete composite beams in partial interaction. Both concrete slab and steel beam are modeled according to Timoshenko’s theory, and a continuous ...