Abstract: A direct-strength method (DSM) prediction approach is introduced and validated for metal building wall and roof systems that are constructed with steel panels through-fastened with screws to girts or purlins. The focus is ...

Abstract: Self-starting ability defines the operational envelope of a hypersonic inlet. To demonstrate the feasibility of enlarging the self-starting operational envelope using a splitter, numerical analyses were conducted on the ...

Abstract: The construction industry suffers from frequent and expensive safety accidents, significantly affecting construction project performance. Numerous data-driven classification models have been developed to categorize ...