Journal of Structural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Wind-Induced Response and Equivalent Static Wind Loads on Single-Layer Saddle-Shaped Shells
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Saddle-shaped roofs are one typical kind of large span roofs, but there are few studies on the equivalent static wind load (ESWL) of saddle-shaped roofs, which is important for structural design. This study conducts wind ... -
Effects of Stirrup Corrosion on the Shear Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams after Fire Exposure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Previous studies have demonstrated that elevated temperatures exert a significant influence on the structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) members. However, the residual shear performance of the RC beam under ... -
Equivalent Viscous Damping for Dual Frame-Wall Resilient System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)A resilient dual frame-wall lateral force-resisting system, designed to mitigate frame-expansion challenges in self-centering structures, has been introduced. One notable obstacle encountered when applying direct ... -
Real-Time Aeroelastic Hybrid Simulation Method for a Flexible Bridge Deck Section Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To address the challenges in predicting the aeroelastic phenomenon and the resulting wind-induced forces on slender bridges, a real-time aeroelastic hybrid simulation (RTAHS) system was developed. The RTAHS system directly ... -
Shear Behavior of Y-Shaped Perfobond Rib Shear Connector with UHPC Grout
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To improve shear capacity, as well as reduce on-site casting and steel consumption, a novel Y-shaped perfobond rib (Y-PBL) shear connector with ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) grout was proposed. The shear behavior ... -
Dynamic Characterization and Design of Scotch Yoke Inerter with Adjustable Inertance for Seismic Isolation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The scotch yoke inerter (SYI) is a new geometrically nonlinear vibration isolator with a smaller maximum transmissibility than linear inerter systems. The influence of internal friction and the damping effect on the response ... -
Application of Metaheuristic Algorithms in Ground Motion Selection and Scaling for Time History Analysis of Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In this study, we utilize two metaheuristic algorithms, particle swarm optimization, and biogeography-based optimization, to select and scale ground motion (GM) records for use in the time history analysis of structures. ... -
Finite-Element Model Modification for Investigating the Dynamic Behavior of Fire-Exposed Reinforced Concrete Beams with Corrosion
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To obtain a precise finite-element model (FEM) for analyzing the dynamic response of corroded beams at high temperatures, a stepwise FEM modification strategy is proposed based on the improved extreme learning machine. ... -
Temperature Effect on Seismic Responses of SMA Knee-Braced Frames
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Shape-memory alloy (SMA) knee-braced frames (KBFs) are a type of seismically resilient frame buildings. Knee braces (KBs) in this system are the SMA buckling-restrained braces, which provide both self-centering and ... -
Experimental Investigation of Composite Coupling Beam-to-Wall Connections in Coupled C-PSW/CF Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Four different composite coupling beam-to-composite plate shear wall (CPSW/CF) connection details were developed and proposed. Six large-scale specimens representing the four connections were designed, fabricated, and ... -
Semiempirical Equations to Evaluate Maximum Deflection in RC Beam and Column under Fire
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Many design regulations around the globe rely on member deflection as a governing criterion for resistance assessment in fire. The deflection evaluation in fire is generally achieved by conducting expensive experiments or ... -
Theoretical Axial and Lateral Stress–Strain Model for Steel Tube–Reinforced Concrete Column
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Steel tube–reinforced concrete (STRC) columns are composite members consisting of an inner concrete-filled steel tube (ICFST) component and an outer reinforced concrete (ORC) component. These columns are commonly used in ... -
Difference Analysis and Correlation Transformation of the Load-Resisting Capacities of Frame Assemblies with Various Scales
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Currently, the investigation on the collapse performances of steel frames with various structural scales has not formed a system resultant force, which leads to the current “overall qualitative and local quantitative” modes ... -
Enhancing the Collapse Resistance of a Composite Subassembly with Fully Welded Joints Using Sliding Inner Cores
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This study presents a novel approach to enhancing the progressive collapse resistance of a fully welded joint (FWJ) by introducing sliding inner cores within the joint, which is referred to as the FWJ with sliding inner ... -
Design-Level Seismic Estimation of Self-Centering Energy Dissipation–Braced Frame Structures with Partial Recentering Capacity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Self-centering (SC) techniques have attracted widespread interest for the improvement of the seismic resilience of building structures. One typical representative is the self-centering energy dissipation (SCED)–braced frame ... -
In-Plane Stability Analysis of Circular Box Arches with Sinusoidal Corrugated Webs
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In this paper, a novel arch structure—circular box arch with sinusoidal corrugated webs (CBASCW)—is presented. Through the methods of theoretical derivation and finite element simulation, we studied its in-plane elastic ... -
Evaluation of Methods of Design for Strongback Braced Frames
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Strongback braced frames (SBFs) are a relatively new structural system intended to reduce structural damage during seismic events and improve resilience. SBFs combine buckling-restrained braces, which provide the primary ... -
Local Buckling Behavior of Hybrid Steel I-Sections under Uniform Bending: Moment-Rotation Characteristic
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)High-strength steels (HSSs) have been gaining increasing attention in recent years because of their potential application for lightweight structures. Hybrid structural steel I-sections, featured by dissimilar strength ... -
Post-Fire Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Semi-Oval Hollow Stub Columns
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This study deals with the compressive performance of cold-formed steel semi-oval hollow section (CFS-SOHS) stub columns after exposure to a standard fire. An experimental program was carried out on 17 CFS-SOHS stub columns ... -
Parameter Optimization of High-Frequency Floor Based on Semirigid Boundary Conditions and Its Effect on the Serviceability of Human-Induced Vibration
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The accurate representation of real floor behavior is crucial for assessing human-induced vibration serviceability. Many researchers focus on developing computational models and field testing to reflect actual serviceability ...