One of the most recent trends in earthquake-resistant design of structures–damage control
when these are subjected to severe earthquakes–led to the development of an innovative …

A number of desirable characteristics concerning excellent durability, aesthetics,
recyclability, high ductility and fire resistance have made stainless steel a preferred option in …

In recent years there has been increasing international interest about designing structures
that cost less to repair after they have been subjected to strong earthquakes. Considering …

This paper addresses the characterization of the behaviour of the column web panel
components in bolted end-plate steel joints subject to cyclic loading. Based on experimental …

ABSTRACT Dealing with steel Moment Resisting Frames (MRFs) the current European
seismic design rules suggest, in case of severe earthquakes, to enforce the formation of …

Composite joints, considering the composite action of steel and concrete, exhibit, in general,
high strength and high ductility. As a consequence, the use of this type of joint has been …

This work presents a review of the current state-of-the-art in composite joints, which are
commonly considered one of the most promising techniques emerging in the past few …

Earthquake and fire are both severe disasters for building structures. Since earthquake-
induced damage will weaken the structure and reduce its fire endurance, it is important to …

In this paper, a hysteretic model with pinching is presented that is able to reproduce
realistically the cyclic response of generic steel joints. Secondly, the computer …

An experimental program has been carried out to test and characterize an innovative design
for internal and external semi-rigid composite joints. Three tests are performed on semi-rigid …