Journal of Structural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Finite Element Analysis of T-Shaped C-PSW/CFs Having Bolted Splices
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractComposite plate shear walls–concrete filled (C-PSW/CFs) consist of two steel faceplates with concrete infill between them. They are also known as SpeedCore due to their capacity to significantly accelerate construction ... -
Seismic Performance of Joint between Locally Reinforced Multichamber Concrete-Filled L-Shaped Steel Columns and H-Shaped Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractOwing to their irregular geometry, L-shaped steel-tube concrete column frame joints are prone to stress concentration at corners and welds, and the torsional performance of L-shaped columns is poor, which may lead ... -
Development and Experimental Validation of a Refined Three-Dimensional Strut-and-Tie Model for Pile Caps with Curved-Bar Nodes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis paper presents the results of large-scale tests on two pile cap specimens subjected to concentric loading: one with a square plan and the other with a rectangular plan. During the tests, the bottom reinforcement ... -
An Active-Learning Framework for Life-Cycle Fragility Analysis of Containment Structures Subjected to Mainshock–Aftershock Sequences
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractNuclear infrastructures in seismically active regions are vulnerable to mainshock-aftershock sequences, while environmentally induced deterioration can further exacerbate the impact of such seismic events on ... -
Cyclic Testing of a Novel Buckling-Restrained Connection for Mass Timber Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSeismic design of tall mass timber structures continues to be challenging because of the limitations associated with the stiffness, strength, ductility, and energy dissipation capacity of traditional timber ... -
Mechanical Behavior of Slender CFST Columns with Debonding under Axial and Eccentric Compression
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractDebonding between the steel tube and concrete core is a critical defect in concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns, especially in slender members where accidental load eccentricities are likely to occur. Although ... -
Axial Loading Fatigue Performance of a Q690D High-Strength Steel CHS-CHS T-Joint
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study focused on the fatigue performance of a Q690D high-strength steel T-joint with circular hollow section (CHS) brace and chord, under the loading condition of axial tensile cyclic loads at the brace. A ... -
Behavior of PCFCST Gusset K-Joints with Arc-Shaped Endplates in Wind Turbine Towers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractUnder the evolving trend of ultralong blades, ultrahigh towers, and large-capacity units in wind turbine systems, concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) lattice towers demonstrate prominent advantages in terms of ... -
Experimental Assessment of a Lightweight Tuned Mass Inerter System for Structural Vibration Control
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe tuned mass inerter system (TMIS) has been proposed as a lightweight solution for tuned vibration control, contrasting with traditional tuned mass dampers (TMD). However, its effectiveness in lightweight vibration ... -
Effect of Strut Geometric Imperfections on the Internal Forces Distribution in Tensegrity Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractTensegrity structures are valued for their distinctive look, deployability, and potential for active control, making them attractive candidates for applications in civil engineering, architectural, and space ... -
Theoretical Modeling and Practical Formulas for Natural Frequencies of Single-Layer Cable-Supported Photovoltaic Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractCable-supported photovoltaic systems (CSPSs) have been widely adopted as a solar energy solution due to their low consumption of steel, large spans, and strong terrain adaptability. However, their susceptibility ... -
Flexural Bearing Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Voided Beams: Prediction Model and Numerical Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study proposes a new capacity prediction model through theoretical derivation and refined nonlinear finite-element analysis to address the insufficient prediction accuracy of the flexural capacity of reinforced ... -
Quantifying Arch Action in Intermediate Shear Span RC Beams: A Coefficient-Based Approach for Shear Strength Prediction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAccurately predicting the ultimate shear strength of RC beams, especially those with intermediate shear spans, presents a significant challenge. This complexity arises from the intricate interplay of flexural and ... -
Testing and Design of Stainless Steel Channel Stub Columns 3D-Printed by Wire-Laser Additive Manufacturing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAdditive manufacturing is transforming structural engineering by introducing advanced fabrication technologies for producing high-performance components. This paper experimentally investigates the load-carrying ... -
Tensile–Shear Coupling Effect on Push-Out Behavior of Headed Studs under Cyclic and Fatigue Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractShear connectors play critical roles in the mechanical behavior of steel–concrete composite structures. Currently, the cyclic and fatigue performance of shear connectors under tensile–shear coupling effect are still ... -
Simplified Method for Predicting the Lateral-Vertical Deflection of Steel-Box Girders with Large Cantilevers in a Cable-Stayed Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe steel-box girder with large cantilevers (named here as a cantilever steel-box girder), an innovative girder of a cable-stayed bridge, offers a unique solution by accommodating both highway and railway on the ... -
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation on the Long-Term Behavior of Posttensioned Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractFor posttensioned (PT) cross-laminated timber (CLT) shear walls under long-term service conditions, the posttensioning force will change over time due to a combination of CLT creep deformation and environmental ... -
Clustering–Based Seismic Resilience Assessment of Large-Scale Building Portfolios
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractQuantifying earthquake-induced damage, structural response, and resilience across large portfolios of buildings poses a significant challenge, primarily due to the extensive computational resources required. In ... -
Viscoelastically Enhanced Buckling Restrained Braces for P-Delta Cancellation and Reduced Residual Drifts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAn innovative viscoelastic buckling-restrained brace (VE-BRB) is proposed as an enhancement to conventional buckling-restrained braces (BRBs). This brace mitigates P-delta effects, introduces a recentering capability, ... -
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Oblique Projectile Impact on Plain and Reinforced Concrete Panels
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe investigation of oblique projectile impacts on concrete structures has become increasingly significant, particularly in the contexts of defense and critical infrastructure. Although extensive research previously ...