Abstract: Veneer-based structural products, such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) or plywood, are commonly used in timber construction. When a manufacturer wishes to use new timber species or optimize the use of its veneered stock, ...

Abstract: Reinforced concrete (RC) flat-plate structures are vulnerable to punching shear failure at their slab-column connections, potentially leading to a catastrophic progressive collapse. In practice, the slab-column connection ...

Abstract: Cold-formed steel storage rack-supported buildings, also referred to as clad racks, support both the building enclosure and the stored goods. Because of combined actions of wind loading and stored pallets, uprights undergo ...