Abstract In this study, an experimental program was carried out to investigate the dynamic behaviour of post-and-beam mass timber frames, manufactured from LVL structural products, under a sudden column removal scenario. Twenty-five free-fall and two additional static tests were performed on scaled-down frames assembled with three beam-to-column connection types, referred as “Double-beam”, “Meg...

Many engineers are hesitant to specify rocking foundations for ordinary bridges because of the unsubstantiated notion that rocking bridges are more susceptible to instability than conventional fixed-base bridges. A parametric study using a finite element model including large deformation effects compares the performance and stability of stiff, flexible, tall, and short hinging-column and rockin...

This study was conducted to examine the problems of Foundation's dispute in connection with amendment articles association that use same name, as well legal protections for organs standing. The research method employed normative legal. goal this is evaluate benefits legislation subjects, rights and obligations, events, relations, objects. data collected form literary by collecting primary mater...

Today connections are playing an important role in the steel frames subjected to lateral seismic loading. The steel extended end-plate moment connection can play an important role in the steel frame when subjected to seismic loadings. In the past, this type of connection has been under investigation mainly when it was subjected to monotonic loading. After major recent earthquakes and failure of...

Following the Northridge earthquake of 1994, a significant number of steel moment resisting structural systems were damaged. Several studies have been conducted to improve the seismic performance of steel structures and specially their beam-to-column connections. One of the proposed connections for special moment-resisting frames included AISC-358 is Kaiser bolted bracket moment connection, bri...

The 2012 Emilia earthquakes caused significant damage to existing precast reinforced concrete (RC) industrial buildings not specifically designed resist seismic actions. main failure mechanisms were related the loss of support beams and roof elements by high relative displacements, mechanical connections consequent fall cladding panels, at base columns collapse RC forks top columns. In all case...