Abstract: Moderately ductile steel moment frames (SMF) are a common lateral load resisting system (LLRS). They allow for a flexible architectural design for low- and mid-rise buildings but become uneconomical for high-rises due to ...

Abstract: This paper presents experimental investigations on the lateral performance of cross-laminated timber (CLT) shear walls with customized self-tapping screw (STS) connections. The panel-to-base (hold-downs and shear brackets) ...

Abstract: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been gaining popularity also in seismic regions, because of its low carbon footprint and potential cost-competitiveness with concrete and steel construction. Recent effort has focused on ...