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 …

Anti-collapse resistance mechanisms in corner-supported modular steel buildings

M Alembagheri, P Sharafi, R Hajirezaei… - Journal of Constructional …, 2020 - Elsevier
Due to different integration strategies and stability requirements, the robustness analysis of
multi-story modular buildings, made of volumetric units, requires collapse capacity analysis …

Collapse capacity of modular steel buildings subject to module loss scenarios: The role of inter-module connections

M Alembagheri, P Sharafi, R Hajirezaei, B Samali - Engineering Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
In modular buildings made of volumetric units, robust structural action may be established by
considering various scenarios for localisation of damage, corresponding to loss of supports …

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 …

Gravity-induced progressive collapse response of precast corner-supported modular buildings

P Sharafi, M Alembagheri, K Kildashti… - Journal of Architectural …, 2021 - ascelibrary.org
Compared with conventional buildings, the design of interconnections in multistory modular
buildings requires special attention, due to different load distribution mechanisms, level of …

Seismic mitigation of steel modular building structures through innovative inter-modular connections

SV Sendanayake, DP Thambiratnam, N Perera… - Heliyon, 2019 - cell.com
Steel modular building structures are being increasingly adopted for a variety of building
applications since their method of construction, despite being relatively new, offers many …

Progressive collapse and robustness of modular high-rise buildings

HT Thai, QV Ho, W Li, T Ngo - Structure and Infrastructure …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Contrary to conventional buildings, the structural robustness of modular high-rise buildings
has not been studied due to the lack of the numerical and experimental studies and design …

Performance analysis and macromodel simulation of steel frame structures with beam-column joints using cast steel stiffeners for progressive collapse prevention

Q Han, X Li, M Liu, BF Spencer Jr - Thin-Walled Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
Progressive collapse is an important failure mechanism that must be considered in the
design of critical and essential buildings. For steel moment structures, beam-column joints …

Enhancing the lateral performance of modular buildings through innovative inter-modular connections

SV Sendanayake, DP Thambiratnam, NJ Perera… - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Steel modular constructions involve the manufacture of fully equipped three-dimensional
prefabricated modules in factory-controlled settings which are then transported to …

Progressive collapse analysis and structural robustness of steel-framed modular buildings

FJ Luo, Y Bai, J Hou, Y Huang - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper investigated the structural robustness of steel-framed modular buildings based
on the alternative load path method using LS-DYNA. The structural responses of a reference …