This paper examined the opportunities of composite double-layer grid superstructures in
short-to-medium span bridge decks. It was empirically shown here that a double-layer grid …

Introducing the concept of Tube-in-Tube buckling restrained brace (TiTBRB) members, a
comprehensive parametric investigation has been carried out involving the influential …

This paper examines some of the largely neglected areas of opportunity to utilize skeletal
space structure systems in support of the modular, industrialized, economical, sustainable …

In the present experimental study, 12 specimens were tested to assess and quantify the
effects of bolt tightness on the overall behavior of a bolt-ball joint under uniaxial loading. A …

Connection of truss elements using socket joints is one of the more common practices in the
construction of space structures. Although these hollow spherical joints may deform due to …

Recent advancements in optical metrology have enabled continuous documentation of
dense 3-dimensional (3D) point clouds of construction projects, including cultural heritage …

A comprehensive finite element (FE) model of bolt-ball joint, as called MERO joint, is
presented in this paper for a double layer grid structure. In double layer grids, the main …

To realize lightweight and corrosion resistance, a novel hybrid pultruded fiber-reinforced
polymer (PFRP)-aluminum space truss system is proposed, which adopts the pretightened …

In this research, the behavior of tube-in-tube BRBs (TiTBRBs) has been investigated. In a
typical TiTBRB, the yielding core tube is located inside the outer restraining one to dissipate …

为研究复合材料-铝合金空间结构中高强铝合金螺栓球节点的轴向受力性能和变形特征,
开展了高强铝合金螺栓球节点的拉伸与压缩足尺模型试验. 通过试验获得了节点轴向受力的力学 …