Abstract: The flexural performance of box beams under eccentric edge loading is discussed in this paper. Physical tests show that the combined effects of edge loading and the connection of the two primary box beam components (toe-to-toe ...

Abstract: The design of standing seam roof panels must necessarily consider two loading conditions, construction and in use (occupancy) loading, in addition to the effects of ponding (if sufficient drainage or specific drainage ...

Abstract: The introduction of the standing seam panel for roof systems provided the building industry with an efficient solution to watertightness problems. These panels have two major advantages over the conventional trapezoidal ...

Abstract: This paper is the first part of a two-part general review paper on static and dynamic analysis methods, and special topics for the design of double-layer grids (DLGs). This work is part of the forthcoming report of the ...

Abstract: This is the second part of a two-part paper on the general review of static, dynamic, and thermal analysis methods, and special topics for the design of double-layer grids (DLG). This work forms part of the anticipated ...

Abstract: Recent results from full-scale static racking tests and small-scale lateral shear tests on plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), gypsum wallboard (GWB), and FiberBond wallboard (FB) attached to light gauge steel studs are ...