A5000235785- Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
- Seismic Performance and Analysis
- Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
- Structural Response to Dynamic Loads
- Fire effects on concrete materials
- Mechanical stress and fatigue analysis
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
- Fire dynamics and safety research
- Engineering Structural Analysis Methods
- Structural Analysis and Optimization
- Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
- Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
- BIM and Construction Integration
- Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
- Concrete Corrosion and Durability
- Railway Engineering and Dynamics
- Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
- Fatigue and fracture mechanics
- Construction Project Management and Performance
- Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
- Vibration Control and Rheological Fluids
- Laser and Thermal Forming Techniques
- Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis
University of Auckland
2015-2024
SMEC (Australia)
2023
University of Canterbury
2016
Virginia Tech
2016
Meijo University
2008
Applied Research Associates
2006
Building Research Association of New Zealand
2004-2006
Auckland Institute of Studies
1987-2004
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
1997-2002
Oregon State University
1990
A new friction moment joint for steel framed structures is described. It has a similar cost to conventional construction and designed such that there negligible damage the frame or slabs. Experimental testing shows steel, brass aluminium shims can provide satisfactory resistance almost no during design level displacements. method establishing dependable force developed considering tolerances bolt moment-axial-force-shear interaction. methodology example are provided.
This paper presents preliminary field observations on the performance of selected steel structures in Christchurch during earthquake series 2010 to 2011. comprises 6 damaging earthquakes, 4 September and 26 December 2010, February 22, June two 13, Most notable these was event, at Ms7.1 MM7 (MM as observed CBD) most intense 22 event Ms6.3 MM9-10 within CBD. Focus is concentrically braced frames, eccentrically moment resisting frames industrial storage racks. With a few exceptions, performed...
This article presents 10 tests on a self-centering Sliding Hinge Joint (SHJ) subassembly. The flexural capacity was generated with combination of ring springs and Asymmetric Friction Connections, the proportion varied between tests. joints produced stable repeatable hysteretic behavior minimal damage to floor slab, capability improving increasing spring contribution. There negligible difference undertaken at static seismic-dynamic rates loading. SHJ had 20% reduction in strength under near...
Summary The Asymmetric Friction Connection (AFC) remains elastic during moderate earthquake shaking but slides and dissipates energy through friction severe shaking. sliding forces developed are dependent on the clamping force in connection which is provided by fully tensioned bolts pass slotted holes. During these subject to moment shear as well axial force. Moment–shear–axial interaction reduces interfaces thereby reducing resistance ( V ss ). Two methods evaluate moment–shear–axial have...
This paper describes experimental testing of an asymmetric friction connection (AFC) at the base a steel column such as may be used in moment-frame. Friction/sliding surfaces were parallel to column-strong axis. In-plane, out-of-plane and 2D clover leaf–cyclic tests conducted columns both with without applied axial force. Tests bolts passing through plates provide compression on sliding/friction interface. It was found that this type rocking base–friction can tolerate high levels drift...
Summary This paper presents the extended travelling fire method (ETFM) framework, which considers both energy and mass conservation for design of large compartments. To identify its capabilities limitations, framework is demonstrated in representing scenario Veselí Travelling Fire Test. The comparison between test achieved through performing a numerical investigation thermal response structural elements. provides good characterization maximum steel temperatures relative timing curves along...