This study investigated the effects of threaded bolt fasteners on the initial and final stiffness of bolted joints in special steel modular construction. A comprehensive set of 246 specimens, ...

The speed of the $434 billion modern commercial construction market relies entirely on what happens at the structural joints. For decades, traditional bolting ...

Steel–concrete composite beams are increasingly adopted in modern construction owing to their high strength, stiffness, and efficiency. Conventional welded shear connectors, while effective, hinder ...