Axial mechanical behavior of innovative inter-module connection for modular steel constructions

FW Shi, Y Ding, L Zong, X Meng, Y Chen - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Modular steel construction (MSC) is a construction mode where volumetric modules are
prefabricated in a factory and assembled on-site to form permanent buildings. Inter-module …

Experimental investigation on bolted inter-module connections and subassemblies of steel modular frames

XZ Han, C Wang, YF Hu, TM Chan, KF Chung - Journal of Constructional …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modular construction, which involves prefabricating free-standing modules in a factory and
assembling them on site to form a building, is gaining popularity worldwide. However, the …

New interlocking inter-module connection for modular steel buildings: Experimental and numerical studies

AW Lacey, W Chen, H Hao, K Bi - Engineering Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
To improve the constructability and performance of modular buildings, a number of inter-
module connections have been developed, each with their own associated advantages and …

Evaluation of inter-modular connection behaviour under lateral loads: An experimental and numerical study

H Rajanayagam, T Gunawardena, P Mendis… - … of Constructional Steel …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study focuses on a comprehensive investigation of the inter-modular connection shear
behaviour under lateral load using theoretical, experimental, and numerical analyses …

Numerical study on performance assessment of an innovative boltless connection for modular building construction

S Srisangeerthanan, MJ Hashemi, P Rajeev, E Gad… - Thin-Walled …, 2023 - Elsevier
It is well established that building construction using volumetric modules has numerous
advantages over traditional construction; however, achieving simple, yet high-performance …

Experimental study on interior connections in modular steel buildings

Z Chen, J Liu, Y Yu - Engineering Structures, 2017 - Elsevier
In modular steel buildings, traditional architectures are separated into prefabricated room-
sized volumetric units that are manufactured offsite and installed onsite. The connections …

Evaluation of the working mechanisms and simplified models of endplate-type inter-module connections

F Zhao, Y Yu, S Lin, F Ding - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
In modular steel buildings, factory prefabricated volumetric modules are assembled onsite to
form permanent buildings. The inter-module connections provide a path for load transfer …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behaviors of inter-module connections and assembled joints in modular steel buildings: a comprehensive review

C Yang, B Xu, J Xia, H Chang, X Chen, R Ma - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Modular steel buildings offer the advantages of time-saving construction, reduced on-site
work, and less resource waste. The mechanical behavior of modular connections is …

Axial mechanical behavior of an innovative liftable connection for modular steel construction

EF Deng, JY Lian, Z Zhang, H Qian, GC Zhang… - Thin-Walled …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modular steel construction (MSC) exhibits widespread potential applications in civil
engineering due to its quickness and standardization. Inter-module connection is a crucial …

A component-based model for novel modular connections with inbuild component

R Ma, J Xia, H Chang, B Xu - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
A modular steel structure building has obvious advantages in reducing construction period
and protecting the environment due to its unique construction method, so it is widely used in …