Abstract: AbstractTo evaluate the structural performance of steel pins commonly used in civil structures such as bridges, an integrated experimental and numerical study was conducted. The current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications ...

Abstract: AbstractGusset plates are essential components in steel truss bridges and braced frame buildings, connecting structural members at panel points. Current design practices conceptualize a segment of the gusset plate near the ...

Abstract: This state-of-the-art review provides an overview of the evolution of seismic design requirements for main steel building seismic force–resisting systems, as driven by new developments, the 1994 Northridge, California, ...

Abstract: AbstractA series of shake-table tests were performed on a half-scale two-story steel building with seismic collectors in a composite floor and an unfilled metal deck roof using the large high-performance outdoor shake table ...