This paper reviews selected recent innovations that expand the range of applicability of a number of new and emerging structural steel systems that can provide effective seismic performance. Focus is on recent developments on: (a) Steel Plate Shear Walls having light gauge infill plates; (b) Perforated Steel Plate Shear Walls; (c) Buckling Restrained Braced frames designed to meet Structural Fu...

Abstract Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites, also known as textile-reinforced mortars (TRMs), represent a new advancement in structural repair and reinforcement technology. Aiming to improve the energy efficiency seismic performance of existing buildings, this research focused on development an FRCM system combination with phase change materials (PCMs) extruded polystyrene ...

Within the scope of literature, influence openings within infill walls that are bounded by a reinforced concrete frame and excited seismic drift forces in both in- out-of-plane direction is still uncharted. Therefore, 3D micromodel was developed calibrated thereafter, to gain more insight topic. The micromodels were against their equivalent physical test specimens in-plane, driven tests on fram...

Brick masonry veneer walls connected to infill inserted in a reinforced concrete (RC) frame are common constructive system Portugal. The stability of the wall is ensured by ties that make connection with walls. These enable transferring out-of-plane loads main structure due wind, and particularly earthquakes. However, characterization seismic behavior these tie connections an insufficiently exp...

Introduction: The globally extensive smooth plains of Mercury are believed to be mostly volcanic in origin [1]. Widespread effusive volcanism on Mercury is thought to have ended by ~3.5 Ga due to secular cooling of the planet’s interior, and contraction of its lithosphere [2]. As the planet cools and contracts, melt should be produced at a slower rate and in smaller volumes, so it will stall de...

A steel plate shear wall (SPSW) is a useful component for resisting lateral action. To improve the performance of frame columns, some studies focus on two-side connected SPSW, in which not with columns. However, few conducted SPSW consider effect constraints or connections between infill plates and beams. In this study, by using finite element modeling (FEM), two unstiffened models fixed six bo...

Building elements, especially partitions, floors and external walls significantly affect indoor acoustic comfort. Their ability to reduce noise transmission from neighbouring rooms or outdoors depends on the element composition building materials used. In Central Europe, heavyweight masonry concrete slabs are typical elements both for family residential buildings. However, increasing popularity...

Abstract Fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites, also known as textile mortars (TRM), an inorganic constituting fibre fabrics and cement-based mortar, are becoming a widely used composite material in Europe for upgrading the seismic resistance of existing concrete (RC) frame buildings. One way providing is through application proposed FRCM system on masonry infill walls to incr...