State-of-the-art review and investigation of structural stability in multi-story modular buildings

Z Ye, K Giriunas, H Sezen, G Wu, DC Feng - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Prefabricated 3D modules are widely adopted in building construction for better quality,
lower demand on labor and construction space, faster construction, and less emission …

Planning and coordination of modular construction

YW Lim, PCH Ling, CS Tan, HY Chong… - Automation in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite the advances of modular construction, the comprehensive understanding of its
technical aspects in buildings is still limited, especially during the implementation process …

Experimental methods for inter-module joints in modular building structures–A state-of-the-art review

AW Lacey, W Chen, H Hao - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of the experimental methods for inter-module
joints (IMJs) in modular buildings. For the structural response, three levels of study are …

Modular method of construction in developing countries: the underlying challenges

O Akinradewo, C Aigbavboa, D Aghimien… - International Journal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Modular construction has been identified as a major part of the continuous improvement
being experienced in site procedures and construction processes globally. Few construction …

Experimental and numerical investigation of mechanical properties on novel modular connections with superimposed beams

R Ma, J Xia, H Chang, B Xu, L Zhang - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of lightweight modular construction becomes increasing popular all around the
world today. The benefits of off-site prefabrication include consistent quality, shorter …

Experimental and numerical investigation of a novel vertically unconstrained steel inter-modular connection

E Bazarchi, A Davaran, CP Lamarche, N Roy… - Thin-Walled …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modular constructions are off-site prefabricated structures with transportable units
assembled on-site. These units are linked together using mechanical connectors called …

Effect of inter-module connections on progressive collapse behaviour of MiC structures

TM Chan, KF Chung - Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Modular integrated Construction (MiC) is a game changing construction approach
which could significantly increase construction efficiency, quality, and sustainability. For …

Progressive collapse analysis of corner-supported composite modular buildings

J Peng, C Hou, L Shen - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, the alternate load path analysis is carried out to investigate the progressive
collapse resistance of multi-storey modular buildings constructed using corner-supported …

Robustness of inter-module connections and steel modular buildings under column loss scenarios

YS Chua, S Dai Pang, JYR Liew, Z Dai - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the progressive collapse behaviour of laterally braced steel modular
buildings under various column removal scenarios. Unlike the conventional building with …

Tensile and shear performance of rotary inter-module connection for modular steel buildings

Z Chen, J Wang, J Liu, Z Cong - Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2020 - Elsevier
Because of the advantages of construction speed and efficiency, modular steel buildings
(MSBs) have been increasingly used in mid-to high-rise buildings with repetitive units …