Abstract: There is an increasing demand for jumbo sections and high-strength steel in the construction of modern high-rise buildings. However, there is a lack of knowledge of the behavior of this type of construction, especially ...

Abstract: The American Institute of Steel Construction load and resistance factor design (AISC-LRFD) Specification states that second-order effects should be considered in the design of frames; however, most designers are experienced ...

Abstract: The fracture of beam-to-column connections of steel buildings in the Northridge and Kobe earthquakes generated concerns about the reliability of current design and construction technology for steel connections. The same ...

Abstract: A central opening strut system is used to support a diaphragm wall for foundation excavation. This system contains at least one regular polygon module and a number of straight strut members. These strut members connect the ...

Abstract: The strength and ductility of steel frames depend strongly on the behavior of their beam-to-column connections. The fracture of beam-to-column connections of steel buildings in the Northridge Earthquake generated concern ...