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Steel Structures Building: Mechanical Properties and Behavior Analysis—2nd Edition

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Prof. Dr. Xian Li

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School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Interests: behavior of steel and composite structures; seismic behavior; buckling; stability; steel corrosion; corrugated steel plates
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Dr. Wei Li

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College Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
Interests: behavior of steel and composite structures; seismic behavior; design of deconstruction; demountable steel structures; beam-column joints; steel frames

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Following the success of our first edition, we are pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of our Special Issue on Steel Structure Building: Mechanical Properties and Behavior Analysis. Steel structures are increasingly utilized in modern building construction for their strength, ductility, and resilience to environmental impacts. This Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of the mechanical properties and behavior analysis of these structures to ensure their safety and efficacy.

We welcome submissions focusing on the following areas:

Mechanical properties of novel steel materials;
Novel high-performance steel and composite structures;
Behavior analysis of steel and composite structures;
Fatigue and fracture in steel structures;
Corrosion and durability of steel structures;
Seismic resilience of steel structures;
Health monitoring and testing of steel structures.

This Special Issue presents an excellent opportunity for researchers to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field. All submissions will undergo a thorough review process to ensure the publication of high-quality content.

Authors are encouraged to submit their papers by the specified deadline. We look forward to receiving your contributions and collaborating to expand our understanding of Steel Structure Building: Mechanical Properties and Behavior Analysis.

Prof. Dr. Xian Li
Dr. Wei Li
Guest Editors

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Study of Panel Zone Behavior in Interior Beam–Column Joints with Reduced Beam Section (RBS)

by Ke-Jia Yang, Yang Yang, Heng Ye, Wei Li and Zhao-Yu Yang

Buildings 2024, 14(5), 1386; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14051386 - 13 May 2024

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Abstract

Based on the post-earthquake investigation of the Beiling and Hanshen earthquakes, many welded rigid beam–column joints were found to exhibit brittle failure. The failure modes of the joint region and the overall steel frame structure under the action of the earthquake need to be studied. The seismic performance of different types of weakened beam-end interior joints was investigated. The finite element method was verified by high-strength steel beam–column joint tests conducted by our research team. Finite element modeling of weakened steel beam flanges and weakened steel beam web joints was carried out based on the validated finite element modeling method. The joints were studied and analyzed using seismic parameters such as joint stress clouds, equivalent story shear–inter-story displacement ratio curves, panel zone bending moment–shear ratio curves, ductility, stiffness, and energy dissipation. The results of this study showed that honeycomb open hole-type joints exhibit a better deformation and energy dissipation capacity compared to open circular web hole-type joints. However, their load carrying capacity is reduced, which is mainly due to the larger area of the web openings. Additionally, double reduced beam section (DRBS) joints exhibit superior seismic performance and plastic hinge outward movement characteristics compared to single reduced beam section (RBS) joints. It was also found that the deformation and energy dissipation of DRBS joints and steel beam honeycomb hole-type joints are mainly borne by the beams, with the panel zone’s participation in energy dissipation accounting for a smaller proportion of the energy. Full article

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