Abstract: An experimental investigation on inelastic buckling of plates simulating simply supported webs and flanges was conducted. The test results are compared with values predicted using the results of standard tensile coupon ...

Abstract: An analytical technique for predicting the local buckling behavior of thin‐walled sections was used to predict elastic and inelastic local buckling capacities of axially loaded hollow structural sections. The technique, ...

Abstract: Equations in design standards for determining the block shear capacity of coped steel beams vary significantly. In many cases, they predict capacities considerably higher than those determined experimentally. Moreover, ...

Abstract: It is customary in contemporary design for fatigue resistance of bolted connections to use slip-critical joints. However, many existing bridges are more likely to have bearing-type joints that use either rivets or high-strength ...

Abstract: Unstiffened steel plate shear walls are an effective and economical method of resisting lateral forces on structures due to wind and earthquakes. Structural engineers require the ability to assess the inelastic structural ...

Abstract: This paper presents a capacity design procedure that aims to achieve good seismic performance for steel-plate shear walls and improve the overall economy of the system. The proposed method uses indirect capacity design ...

Abstract: This paper presents a numerical study of the block shear strength and behavior of coped beams with welded end connections. The finite-element (FE) method was employed to predict the structural behavior and block shear ...