The construction and building sectors are currently responsible globally for a significant
share of the total energy consumption and energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. The …

A novel machine learning model, eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), was used for the
purpose of evaluating the moment capacity of cold-formed steel (CFS) channel beams with …

This paper reviews the research advancements and design practices related to the structural
web crippling response of lipped Cold-Formed (CF) carbon steel, stainless steel, and …

This paper presents the development of novel affordable steel-framed modular units for
construction with enhanced overall (healthcare, structural, fire, and lightweight) …

Aluminium alloy has recently become popular in New Zealand's construction sector as a
sustainable building material. However, in roll-formed aluminium alloy (RFA) channel …

This paper investigates the structural behaviour of cold-formed steel (CFS) back-to-back
(BTB) channel sections subjected to axial compression at elevated temperatures. The stress …

Abstract Modular Building Systems (MBS) has seen an accelerating growth in the
construction sector owing to its potential advantages, such as quick erection, improved …

Cold-formed steel (CFS) beams are commonly deployed in construction with web holes to
accommodate service conduits. The web holes are subjected to stiffening methods aiming to …

Abstract Light-gauge Steel Framed (LSF) floor panels are commonly employed in
conventional and modular building constructions on the basis of their lightweight nature …

In recent years, the building industry has shown great interest in hybrid-timber construction.
A smart combination of timber, steel and concrete can produce building structures that not …