Abstract: This paper presents and discusses the results of a numerical study on seismic deformation demand to sheathed cold-formed steel structures. It is part of a wider research, involving also physical tests on oriented strand ...

Abstract: The paper presents the results of an experimental study on the seismic behavior of cold-formed steel stud shear walls, sheathed with wood-based [oriented strand board (OSB)], and gypsum-based (wallboard) panels. Tests were ...

Abstract: This paper presents and discusses the results of an experimental investigation on the use of composite materials for controlling the type of plastic collapse mechanism of existing reinforced concrete structures. The research ...

Abstract: Two lateral-loading inelastic tests on a real masonry-infilled reinforced concrete (RC) building are presented. The first test has been carried out on the original building. Extensive damage to both masonry panels and RC ...