Abstract: In the absence of geometrical constraints, ductile fracture has been identified as the predominant mode of failure for structural elements under extreme loads, the prediction of which still represents considerable challenges. ...

Abstract: Coped beam connections are commonly used in the construction of steel structures. Existing block shear provisions for these connections, with multiple bolt lines, account for the presence of uneven stress distribution only ...

Abstract: Bolted connections are commonly used for attaching structural elements in various civil and mechanical engineering applications. Despite their popularity, various studies raised concerns over the adequacy of design provisions ...