Abstract: AbstractCauses of roof live loading are generally poorly described in codes and load standards, which typically only state that these loads occur during “maintenance-repair” or other similar activities. However, it remains ...

Abstract: Laminated veneer bamboo (LVB) is a relatively new building product made from layers of glued bamboo and used in applications similar to lumber. Few studies exist on its mechanical performance; in particular, its failure ...

Abstract: A high-fidelity simulation-based system reliability calculation methodology was implemented for steel floor diaphragms framed from cold-formed steel joists topped with wood sheathing, leading to design recommendations that ...

Abstract: Typical cold-formed steel floor systems involve many repetitive joist members laid in parallel, yet the design specifications are based upon the reliability of individual members and fail to account for the potential ...

Abstract: One of many barriers to the deployment of floating offshore wind turbines is the high cost of vessel time needed for soil investigations and anchor installation. A multiline anchor system is proposed in which multiple ...