Abstract: An innovative articulated steel frame system consisting of continuous beams, columns, and end plates with gap bolts is proposed in this study. The gap bolts are untightened with initial gaps and used to connect beam flanges ...

Abstract: This study proposes a vibration control system consisting of a swing story subsystem, a lateral force resisting subsystem, and connecting dampers. The swing story subsystem comprising hinged columns connected to continuous ...

Abstract: In recent years, the mechanical behavior of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) under different condition has attracted great attention from researchers. As RAC can make full use of the concrete waste generated by the ...

Abstract: This study proposes a concept of a single-layer deployable truss structure driven by elastic components which is applicable to small satellites. The structure is self-deployable from its stowed state to a planar regular ...

Abstract: In the analysis of a train–bridge coupled system, fuzzy uncertainty is a factor that must be considered in the prediction of coupled vibration response, but it has not been considered so far. In this work, the concept of ...

Abstract: Based on the damage ratio strength theory, a dimensionless damage ratio strength criterion for fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) under true triaxial stress states was established under the assumption of small strains. Based ...