ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3048
Felipe Frizon, Diego Rizzotto Rossetto, Paulo A. G. Piloto
{"title":"STUDY ON THE STRUCTURAL AND THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF A COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAME PANEL UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS","authors":"Felipe Frizon, Diego Rizzotto Rossetto, Paulo A. G. Piloto","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3048","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Light Steel Frame (LSF) construction system is a method that utilizes light and galvanized steel structures composed of cold-formed profiles. These profiles come together to create both structural and non-structural frames, with various coatings. However, in fire situations, the metal structure can be affected, altering its mechanical properties and potentially leading to collapse. This study examined the behavior of a Steel Frame structural panel coated with gypsum boards during a fire, using numerical analyses with the ANSYS software. The results provided insights into the fire resistance of the structure.</p>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"311-320"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3022
Svitlana Kalmykova, František Wald
{"title":"RECTANGULAR HOLLOW T-SHAPED JOINT WITH ECCENTRICITY MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEELS","authors":"Svitlana Kalmykova, František Wald","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3022","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The presented research aims to investigate how the choice of steel grade affects the resistance of T-shaped RHS-to-RHS structural connections, specifically those involving an offset of a brace toward the wall of a chord. To assess the mechanical resistance of these connections, the numerical non-linear FE modelling with ABAQUS software were utilized, which is then validated against results obtained from the analytical model developed by Kalmykova & Wald [1]. Material modelling is carried out for steel grades S355, S460, and S690, using standardized parametric curves as outlined in EN 1993-1-8. It is evident that variations in material properties and the <i>f<sub>y</sub>/f<sub>u</sub></i> ratio influence the behavior of these connections, particularly at the 3% deformation level.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"55-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cepa.3022","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3035
Rui Matos, Trayana Tankova
{"title":"ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING – NEW TRENDS AND MARKET ANALYSIS","authors":"Rui Matos, Trayana Tankova","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3035","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Additive manufacturing (AM) is the industrial production name for 3D printing, a computer-controlled process that creates three dimensional objects by deposing materials, usually in layers. The improvement of the techniques of AM (decrease of deposition time and/or decrease of the cost of the solution) is leading to an increase of the competitiveness of the solution and therefore the use of additive manufacturing in different applications, namely Civil/Structural Engineering application, is increasing significantly. In this study, a market trend analysis along with some examples of possible applications of AM in different fields of construction is addressed.</p>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"186-191"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3038
R. Rahnavard, H.D. Craveiro, R.A. Simões, S. Torabian, B.W. Schafer
{"title":"CONCRETE-FILLED COLD-FORMED STEEL BUILT-UP COMPOSITE STUB COLUMNS","authors":"R. Rahnavard, H.D. Craveiro, R.A. Simões, S. Torabian, B.W. Schafer","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3038","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cold-formed steel (CFS) products are extremely versatile and can be used in multiple applications. Recent experimental tests by the authors have shown that the application of composite columns comprising CFS built-up sections filled with lightweight concrete is feasible and can lead to substantial improvements in structural performance. However, there are no design guidelines specifically for these columns. Moreover, the applicability of the available design methods to predict the axial load-bearing capacity of these types of columns has yet to be investigated; this is, therefore, the focus of the present study.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"209-217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cepa.3038","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3032
Jorge Maurício de Souza, Amanda Borges Oliveira, Lucas Suzano Moreira, José Guilherme Santos da Silva
{"title":"DESIGN RESPONSE SPECTRA TO HUMAN COMFORT ASSESSMENT OF PEDESTRIAN FOOTBRIGES","authors":"Jorge Maurício de Souza, Amanda Borges Oliveira, Lucas Suzano Moreira, José Guilherme Santos da Silva","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3032","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research work aims to contribute to structural designers based on the development of a probabilistic approach for evaluating the dynamic structural response of pedestrian footbridges, with regard to excessive vibrations that may cause human discomfort. Based on the use of probabilistic methods, it becomes possible to determine the probability of the structure's peak acceleration values exceeding or not the human comfort criteria. The results obtained in this investigation reveal that the values of maximum accelerations, calculated based on the deterministic methods may be overestimated in design situations.</p>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"155-164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3016
Luís Simões da Silva, Paulo Vila Real
{"title":"CMM 2023, Coimbra, Portugal: XIV Conference on Steel and Composite Construction","authors":"Luís Simões da Silva, Paulo Vila Real","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3016","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"5-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3029
A. Fuente, M.A. Serrano-López, C. López-Colina, F. López-Gayarre
{"title":"SLIP-RESISTANT CONNECTIONS. COMPARISON OF FRICTION AREAS IN SLIP FACTOR TEST SPECIMENS ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL CODES","authors":"A. Fuente, M.A. Serrano-López, C. López-Colina, F. López-Gayarre","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3029","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There are differences in the slip factor tests used in international codes. In many cases, different slip factors have been obtained for almost the same surfaces. The existing literature confirmed that the discrepancies could be due to different slip criteria, preload levels, measurement methods, etc. However, the specimens used in each test have not been dimension-ally compared. An analytical comparative study has been carried out comparing the friction disc of seven international codes. It has been verified if the differences found can be compensated with the different preloads indicated in each test. The results confirm that they are not, and that geometric differences are important in explaining the different slip factors.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"124-133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cepa.3029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3021
Neda Janković, Jelena Dobrić, Nina Gluhović, Jorge Conde, Filip Ljubinković, Luís Simões da Silva
{"title":"NUMERICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF INNOVATIVE DEMOUNTABLE BEAM-COLUMN CONNECTIONS USING LONG BOLTS","authors":"Neda Janković, Jelena Dobrić, Nina Gluhović, Jorge Conde, Filip Ljubinković, Luís Simões da Silva","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3021","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Circular design strategies such as adaptivity, detachability, and reusability represent new challenges and increased demands on the future-proof buildings sector. To contribute to the circularity and sustainability of the steel construction sector, an innovative solution of beam-column moment-resisting joints with long bolts and short steel elements (links) is proposed, enabling an extension in the service length of existing steel members. This paper assesses the influencing connection parameters (e.g. bolt preload, bolt length and diameter, end plate thickness, etc.) on the moment (flexural) resistance, stiffness, rotation, ductility, and failure modes of base configurations of these joints.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"45-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cepa.3021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3024
José Humberto M. de Paula Filho, Micael B. Garcia, Hélder D. S. Craveiro, e Leonardo Guimarães
{"title":"BUILDING LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF A COLLECTIVE HOUSING BUILDING IN PORTUGAL CONSIDERING DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL MATERIALS","authors":"José Humberto M. de Paula Filho, Micael B. Garcia, Hélder D. S. Craveiro, e Leonardo Guimarães","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3024","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent years, the focus on reducing the environmental impact of construction has shifted from operational carbon emissions to embodied carbon or materials due to the constant decarbonization of the energy sector. This paper compares the life-cycle assessment (LCA) of a collective housing building in Portugal, examining four structural solutions: composite steel and concrete, light steel framing, prefabricated reinforced concrete, and cross-laminated timber load-bearing walls. This study aims to aid construction professionals in making environmentally informed decisions by comparing design options composed of different materials and highlighting potential improvements in environmental performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"75-84"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ce/papersPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1002/cepa.3043
F. Ljubinković, M. Janković, H. Gervásio, L. S. da Silva
{"title":"RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT OF STEEL PORTAL FRAMES USING GAN FOR GENERATING SYNTHETIC DATA SAMPLE","authors":"F. Ljubinković, M. Janković, H. Gervásio, L. S. da Silva","doi":"10.1002/cepa.3043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.3043","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This paper addresses the challenge of reliability estimation in structural engineering, where determining failure probabilities is often uncertain due to insufficient characterization of randomness and scale of design problems. Current approaches, like EN 1990, lack sufficient data for research and simulations, particularly for low failure probabilities (around 10<sup>-4</sup>), making Monte Carlo simulations less accurate. The paper introduces Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) as a solution to generate synthetic data to supplement existing examples. The study applies GANs to assess the reliability of steel portal-framed industrial buildings and evaluate the safety of this structural solution according to Eurocodes.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100223,"journal":{"name":"ce/papers","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"260-269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cepa.3043","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}