The Continuous Strength Method (CSM) is a deformation based design approach that provides accurate cross-section resistance predictions by making rational allowance for the interaction between elements, partial spread of plasticity and beneficial effects strain hardening. CSM can be used in conjunction with advanced analysis members frames, but, hand calculations, member-level stability checks ...

Fire resistance levels provide a standardised measurement of building elements' fire under structural, integrity and insulation criteria, are usually obtained from standard full-scale tests. However, these tests consume excessive time money thus the use validated advanced numerical models is preferred. This paper presents details sequentially coupled structural modelling study LSF floor-ceiling...

Abstract Reinforced concrete (RC) structures located in aggressive environment, for example, RC bridge piers close to the sea and experiencing chloride attacks, may be exposed an increased seismic vulnerability. This requires practical yet effective safety assessment strategies aimed determine behavior by incorporating corrosion deterioration phenomena. An easy‐to‐use phenomenological model is ...

Hollow sections are most suitable for welded connections between members. The welding procedure is fairly straightforward in RHS, because they do not require profiling which is necessary for circular hollow sections. Although many multiplanar and uniplanar joints in structures are present, limited evidence is available for the fatigue behaviour of joints made of rectangular hollow sections. Thi...

Several deficient steel structural members require to be strengthened all over the world. In this article, horizontal defects were generated at three locations (top, middle, and bottom) on the middle element and the middle of the side element. Consequently, the effects of the location of such defects on axial behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strengthened steel Square Hollow Se...