Abstract: Stainless steel structural sections possess several features that result in a significantly different response to that of equivalent carbon steel sections. To date these features have not been fully recognized in design ...

Abstract: A simple linear beam idealization of a cold-formed steel portal frame is presented in which beam elements are used to idealize the column and rafter members, and rotational spring elements are used to represent the rotational ...

Abstract: An experimental study was conducted into the degree of composite action that can arise between cold-formed steel joists and wood-based flooring panels. A series of material, push-out and 4-point bending tests were carried ...

Abstract: The Imperial College Robustness Assessment Framework is a methodology—based upon application of the alternate load path concept—for quantitatively comparing the performance of different structural arrangements to a ...

Abstract: Previous studies of the strength of steel columns are reviewed, with particular attention being given to the role of the column as part of a frame. The concept of partially restrained (PR) construction in the draft LRFD ...