Abstract: In the design of steel structures, composite effects of stud shear connectors are generally measured using ordinary push-out tests. Furthermore, based on those results, the evaluation formulas of the ultimate shear strength ...

Abstract: During earthquakes, I-shaped beams (I-beams) in a braced structure are subjected to the flexural moment synchronized with reversed axial forces transmitted from buckling restrained braces. A prior study used the modified ...

Abstract: Generally speaking, steel beams are mechanically assembled with a concrete slab and stud shear connectors. The concrete slab works as a restraint against buckling instability such as lateral and lateral—torsional buckling ...

Abstract: In general, a steel beam is assembled with a concrete slab using shear connectors. Recently, perfobond-shear connectors have been attracting interest because of their high shear stiffness and strength. Nevertheless, the ...

Abstract: Buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBFs) are attracting interest worldwide by virtue of their extraordinary response reduction performance. The system relies strongly on the energy dissipation of buckling-restrained braces ...

Abstract: Steel concentrically braced frames are generally designed to resist lateral force by means of truss action. Design considerations for columns in these frames are therefore governed by the column axial force while column ...

Abstract: Composite concrete filled tube (CFT) columns are advantageous for use in seismic resistant braced frame construction since these CFT columns are relatively inexpensive, stiff and strong. However, to utilize the composite ...