Abstract: The theory is presented for a two‐layered one‐dimensional elastic member acting either as a beam or a beam‐column, including both connector and geometric nonlinearities. This member is capable of having slip at the interface ...

Abstract: The paper is a summary of the results of an experimental program conducted at the University of Texas to investigate the structural behavior of 7 shear wall assemblies used in manufactured housing. Variables studied include ...

Abstract: The increased emphasis on limit state design philosophy calls for a corresponding emphasis on the behavior of structural systems up to their ultimate load‐carrying capacities. Fifteen full‐size wood‐joist floors—each having ...

Abstract: The results of an analysis of wood joist floors, including the effects of the nonlinear force‐slip relationship for nails, are presented. The finite‐element analysis procedure includes an iterative scheme for solving the ...

Abstract: Polymer concrete (PC) has been widely used for floor and bridge overlays, but because of the differences in the coefficients of thermal expansion between Portland‐cement concrete (PCC) and PC, there is concern about possible ...