Keywords: Steel plate shear walls (SPSW). Retrofitting. Seismic designs. Existing structures. Lateral force resisting systems. Moment strengths. Anchor beams. Multistory structures. Energy dissipation ...

Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite demonstrator representing part of a typical fuselage section comprises a skin stiffened by three stringers, a frame segment and three cleats. The ...

Spaces create living environments, and the design of the room has a direct effect on people's moods and behavior. The winners of this year's iF Design Awards show how high-tech materials, elements, ...

Image illustrated by Susan Kraus. Commercial supersonic air travel promises the transport of passengers or cargo up to twice as quickly as today’s flights. However, one of the largest hurdles has ...

Mastering seismic design for safer concrete structures From reinforced concrete handbooks to advanced modal analysis, seismic design blends science, codes, and creativity to protect lives. Engineers ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Miami University researchers are developing a design tool for 3D scaffolds — artificial structures supporting new bone growth — that could help expand treatment options for bone ...

A dreamy patio setup expands the functional footprint of your house by making an area akin to an outdoor living room. Work the appropriate patio cover ideas into your design scheme and that alfresco ...