Progressive collapse mechanisms of multi-story steel-framed modular structures under module removal scenarios

S Shan, W Pan - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to different assembly requirements and novel integration strategies, the modular
structures may have undesirable loading mechanisms and distinct structural behaviors …

Collapse resistance of floor system in steel modular structure

JZ Zhang, X Chen, WJ Zhang, GQ Li, ZW Yu - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper numerically investigates the collapse performance of the floor system in a steel
modular structure. The study includes the analysis of the load-deformation relationship and …

Robustness of multistory corner‐supported modular steel frames against progressive collapse

M Alembagheri, P Sharafi, Z Tao… - … Structural Design of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In current practice, a relatively wide range of different interconnections and assembly
systems is being used for the design of modular buildings made of volumetric prefabricated …

Operational modal analysis, testing and modelling of prefabricated steel modules with different LSF composite walls

M Rashidi, P Sharafi, M Alembagheri, A Bigdeli… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
The modal properties of modular structures, such as their natural frequencies, damping
ratios and mode shapes, are different than those of conventional structures, mainly due to …

Compressive behaviors of modular steel shear-keyed grouped tubular columns

K Khan, Z Chen, J Liu, K Javed, KD Tsavdaridis… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modular steel structures (MSS) are distinguished from traditional steel structures (TSS) by
the grouping and discontinuous features of columns, inter-modular connections (IMC), and …

Axial compression behaviours of tubular sectioned C-shape continuous-supported steel walls in MSB

K Khan, Z Chen, J Liu, A Khan, K Javed - Journal of Constructional Steel …, 2022 - Elsevier
The ultimate strength behaviour of C-shaped continuous-supported walls employing hot-
rolled structural hollow section (SHS) columns in modular steel buildings (MSB) was …

Experimental and analytical investigations on compressive behaviors of modular steel shear-keyed tubes

K Khan, Z Chen, J Liu, K Javed - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Modular construction of engineering structures use shear-keyed inter-modular connections
(IMC) to support modular units' tubular columns that produce column discontinuities and …

Numerical and parametric analysis on compressive behaviours of continuous-supported wall systems in MSB

K Khan, Z Chen, J Liu, A Khan - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
The continuous-supported modules using light steel multi-column wall systems have
excessively been used in low-rise modular steel buildings (MSBs). In order to account for …

Deformation ability of steel inner sleeve T-joint in modular gymnasia based on 3D-DIC method

Y Huang, Z Hui, C Zhong, R Feng, L Gu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Substantial loads the roofs bear exert stringent performance standards on connecting joints
in movable modular gymnasiums. Previously, we introduced a novel joint design, utilizing …

Anti-collapse behavior of modular steel buildings with corrugated panels

JZ Zhang, MCH Yam, GQ Li, YZ Wang - Journal of Constructional Steel …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper numerically studies the anti-collapse behavior of the modular steel building
(MSB) in the scenario of interior module removal and corner module removal. The vertical …