Compared to hot-rolled steel structures, cold-formed steel structures are susceptible to extreme winds because of the light weight of the building and its components. Many modern cold-formed steel structures have sustained significant structural damage ranging from loss of cladding to complete collapse in recent cyclones. This article first provides some real damage cases for light steel struct...

For each pair (n, k) with 1 ≤ k < n, we construct a tight frame (ρλ : λ ∈ Λ) for L (R), which we call a frame of k-plane ridgelets. The intent is to efficiently represent functions which are smooth away from singularities along k-planes in R. We also develop tools to help decide whether in fact k-plane ridgelets provide the desired efficient representation. We first construct a wavelet-like tig...

The present work is aimed at assessing the impact of strong column-weak beam (SCWB) criterion on seismic performance of optimally designed steel moment frames. To this end, different SCWB ratios are considered for steel special moment resisting frame (SMRF) structures and performance-based design optimization process is implemented with the aid of an efficient metaheuristic. The seismic collaps...

For each pair (n, k) with 1 ≤ k < n, we construct a tight frame (ρλ : λ ∈ Λ) for L(R), which we call a frame of k-plane ridgelets. The intent is to efficiently represent functions which are smooth away from singularities along k-planes in R. We also develop tools to help decide whether in fact k-plane ridgelets provide the desired efficient representation. We first construct a wavelet-like tigh...

The accuracy of measurement of tooth length and angulation on dental panoramic tomograms (DPTs) is thought to be highly dependent on head positioning technique. A model representing the dentition and the functional occlusal plane was designed using an acrylic framework and stainless steel wires. The aim was to investigate whether varying the position of the model affects the linear and angular ...

in this paper, the problem of layout optimization for x-bracing of steel frames is studied using the ant system (as). a new design method is employed to share the gravity and the lateral loads between the main frame and the bracings according to the requirements of the ibc2006 code. an algorithm is developed which is called optimum steel designer (osd). an optimization method based on an approx...

In recent decades, steel frames infilled with precast load-bearing walls have been successfully employed as lateral load-resisting structural systems in high-rise buildings. This is due to their efficiency outer and major inner facades the higher construction speed of building. paper presents a detailed experimental investigation sustainable, prefabricated, composite wall system, using represen...