Abstract: This work aims to enhance the energy-dissipation capacity of classical rectangular T-stubs by proposing an hourglass shape for the T-stub flange according to the approach usually adopted for added damping and stiffness ...

Abstract: Within the activities of CEN-TC250/SC9, the technical committee charged with the preparation of Eurocode 9 on Aluminum Structures, an extensive experimental program devoted to the evaluation of the ultimate resistance of ...