This paper proposes new prefabricated autoclaved lightweight concrete (ALC) connectors which allow limited sliding. The seismic performance of the proposed and a traditional connector (L-hooked bolt) were investigated in depth. Three specimens full-scale steel frames with ALC panel subjected to horizontal low-cyclic loading. failure modes, hysteretic behavior, strength deterioration stiffness e...

Two case studies are summarized using anisotropic plasticity and the Weibull weakest link failure model to predict the behavior of wood and wood composites. The linear elastic orthotropic model normally used for wood is shown to be insufficient for the prediction of ultimate strength in wood. Non-linear, non-recoverable behavior in compression in each of the orthogonal material directions is of...

This numerical study was conducted to simulate and analyze the pushout test for new shear connector in a steel-concrete composite system. In this system, stirrups of reinforced concrete beam are used as connectors when passed through holes drilled web inverted steel T-section. The analysis performed by creating three-dimensional finite element model using program ANSYS 21 student version behavi...

this article considers the seismic behavior of beam-to-column joints in steel frames for different bolt arrangements by using of finite element modeling. as the most important beam-to-column joint type, the beam-to-column joints with end-plate is chosen for the analysis. four different specimens have been analyzed. these models had some differences such as bolt arrangement and the presence or a...

Point-supported flat slabs made of cross laminated timber (CLT) for multi-storey buildings pose various challenges to structural design. One aspect are concentrated compressive loads, which cause stress concentrations in the form shear and compression perpendicular grain at point supports. The present work deals with this problem shows a method, how support area can be reinforced system connect...