An empirical tornado resilience model based on structural functionality, a metric with clearly defined physical states, is developed for light-framed wood residential buildings using field observations of damage and recovery following the February 2017 in Naplate, IL. The composed independent models that serve as complete measured functionality. Structural functionality most basic function buil...

Most residential buildings in New Zealand are low-rise light timber-framed (LTF) buildings, constructed according to a prescriptive standard – NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings. tabulates the seismic demand and also specifies test procedure for evaluating resistance of proprietary LTF walls, which often plasterboard walls. Designers need ensure provided total bracing capacity is at least eq...

This study aims to understand the views and experiences of Tampere residents in Finland about multi-story timber-framed apartments wooden structures through a questionnaire. The 151 responses highlighted two main issues: (1) were rated as good product terms user satisfaction, which was based on following findings: (1a) for most respondents, apartment had fresh air suitable temperature cold wint...

cast connections. ABSTRACT: Diagonal bracings are extremely popular elements for lateral load resistance in steel-framed buildings. In turn, the most common shape used for bracing members is the hollow structural section. While the design of such members is straight-forward, the design of gusset-plate connections at the member ends is controversial. This paper reviews the current ‘state-of-the-...

A large share of reinforced concrete (RC) framed buildings is provided with wide beams being a type of beam allowing greater freedom in the architectural arrangement of interiors, beyond further advantage due to fewer formworks needed during the construction. Nevertheless, little attention has been devoted to the seismic vulnerability of this kind of framed RC buildings as well as to the study ...