Study on the Development of Multimedia Database on Internet for Steel Structures

【Abstract】 In order to preserve and share experimental data, the Numerical Database of Steel Structures (NDSS) has been developed at Nagoya University. However, it was not easy to access it from other computer platforms due to the lack of proper communication media. With the rapid development of information networks and their browsers, structural engineers and researchers are able to access various types of test data. This paper presents the preparation and development of a multimedia database for the ultimate strength and seismic test results of steel structures and members on the World Wide Web using Java language.