Abstract: AbstractSeismic design provisions for eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) have undergone significant evolution in recent years, with major building codes continually refining their guidelines. This study presents a comparative ...

Abstract: The installation of structural glass systems, such as skylights and curtain walls, may improve the aesthetic and functional value of a building. These attractive systems have practical benefits like increased efficiency ...

Abstract: According to the European Union, buildings account for 40% of overall energy use and 36% of CO2 emissions, with existing energy-inefficient buildings the main source of losses. Efforts to enhance the thermal comfortability ...