[PDF][PDF] Shear performance and design recommendations of single embedded nut bolted shear connectors in prefabricated steel–UHPC composite beams

Z Fang, J Wu, G Zhao, S Fang, Y Ma… - Steel Compos. Struct, 2024 - researchgate.net
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has attracted increasing attention in prefabricated
steel–concrete composite beams as achieving the onsite construction time savings and …

A KDE-based non-parametric cloud approach for efficient seismic fragility estimation of structures under non-stationary excitation

XY Cao, DC Feng, M Beer - Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2023 - Elsevier
With the development of performance-based earthquake engineering, the risk-informed
assessment framework has received broad recognition over the world, of which the …

The combined influence of bond–slip and joint-shear in the seismic upgrading via externally-attached BFRP-bar reinforced precast sub-frames

XY Cao, J Shi, JG Xu, E Ji, Y She, Z Wang - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Earthquake causes severe damage to building structures, and seismic upgrading is an
important solution to enhance the capacity of existing buildings. In recent years, the …

Uncertain vibration characteristics of Bi-directional functionally graded sandwich nanoplate subjected to dynamic load

QH Pham, TT Tran, PC Nguyen - Thin-Walled Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, we present a novel approach that combines isogeometric analysis (IGA) with
the higher-order shear deformation theory (HSDT) and Monte Carlo simulation (MCS). Our …

[HTML][HTML] Rapid-hardening and high-strength steel-fiber-reinforced concrete: effects of curing ages and strain rates on compressive performance

F Mo, B Li, M Li, Z Fang, S Fang, H Jiang - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
High-strength steel-fiber-reinforced concrete (HSFRC) has become increasingly popular as
a cast-in-place jointing material in precast concrete bridges and buildings due to its …

Advancing seismic resilience: Focus on building design techniques

SM Harle, S Sagane, N Zanjad, PKS Bhadauria… - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This review paper examines various aspects of seismic resilience, focusing on the behavior
and design criteria for buildings and lifeline systems in earthquake-prone areas. Beginning …

[HTML][HTML] Pseudo-Static Tests on Top Joints of Hybrid Precast Utility Tunnel

W Xue, S Chen, H Bai - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper introduces a new type of hybrid precast MUT, consisting of precast composite top
slab and double-skin sidewalls with reserved rebar. The seismic behavior of the top joints …

Progressive collapse resistance assessment of a multi-column frame tube structure with an assembled truss beam composite floor under different column removal …

R Zhao, G Chen, Z Zhang, W Luo - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
To estimate the progressive collapse resistance capacity of a multi-column frame tube
structure with an assembled truss beam composite floor (ATBCF), pushdown analysis and …

A direct analytical derivation of the multi-dimensional fragility spaces of structures under nonstationary mainshock-multi-aftershock sequences

XY Cao, DC Feng - Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 2024 - Elsevier
Performance-based earthquake engineering (PBEE) is a popular direction in the earthquake
community, and at this stage, risk-based PBEE has become mainstream. In the risk-based …

An Innovative, Lightweight, and Sustainable Solution for the Integrated Seismic Energy Retrofit of Existing Masonry Structures

G Longobardi, M Moşoarca, A Gruin, A Ion… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
A large percentage of existing building stock in Italy and throughout Europe is ageing and
no longer complies with current regulations, particularly in terms of sustainability. For these …