Most of the out-of-plane experimental studies of steel plate composite (SC) walls have used tie bars instead of tie plates. It has been postulated that tie plates with high aspect ratios (i.e., tie plates with wide widths) may lower the out-of-plane shear capacity of the...
Composite materials can provide a wide range of capabilities for managing acoustic waves. Through topology optimization K&C designs multilayered composites with optimal structural and acoustic performance. In this paper, a series of ultrasound tests have been done on a multilayered composite and it is observed...
Cold-formed steel (CFS) trusses can be an economical framing option for many buildings, and are often the most economical option for those having a steeply sloped roof. Some advantages of CFS trusses are that they have an excellent span-to-weight ratio, can be shop-fabricated into custom...