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Studies on Metal Materials and Their Applications in Building Structures

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2025 | Viewed by 3702

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Mario D'Aniello

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Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Forno Vecchio 36, 80134 Naples, Italy
Interests: seismic design of steel structures; earthquake protection system; repair and strengthening, performance-based design; structural engineering (steel structures, steel joints); robustness
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Dr. Roberto Tartaglia

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Department of Engineering (DING), University of Benevento "Sannio", Palazzo ex-INPS - Piazza Roma, 21, 82100 Benevento, Italy
Interests: steel structures; steel joints; seismic actions; seismic design; earthquake engineering; not conforming steel structures; composite structures
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to promote a debate on the recent advances and future challenges for metal materials and buildings. We envisage that international researchers will share their recent achievements in the design and assessment of steel, aluminum, or hybrid structures at the local and global seismic levels. Reviews of existing codes and proposals for the implementation of enhanced rules in the next generation of standards will be highly appreciated. The main topics covered within this thematic Issue will cover the following aspects:

  • material testing;
  • stress-strain curves;
  • high cycle fatigue;
  • low cycle fatigue;
  • connections;
  • novel alloys;
  • codification for design, assessment, and retrofitting;
  • civil buildings;
  • industrial buildings;
  • light-weight structures;
  • non-structural components;
  • cyclic behaviour of members, joints, and components;
  • advanced modelling for structural performance assessment;
  • experimental tests for metal components, and systems at every scale.

Please consider that the above topics may not be exhaustive. As such, researchers should feel free to submit contributions on any additional topic that could be relevant to the field of steel structures in seismic areas.

Prof. Dr. Mario D'Aniello
Dr. Roberto Tartaglia
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • steel structures
  • aluminum structuresp
  • alloys
  • codification
  • design
  • assessment
  • testing
  • numerical analysis

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An Assessment of the Seismic Performance of EC8-Compliant CBFs Taking into Account the Role of Soil: A Case Study
by Melina Bosco, Angela Fiamingo, Maria Rossella Massimino and Pier Paolo Rossi
Buildings 2024, 14(7), 2161; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14072161 - 14 Jul 2024
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Based on criticisms raised in the past by researchers about the effectiveness of the design rules reported in the European seismic code for the design of concentrically braced frames, a new design procedure has been proposed and included in the upcoming version of [...] Read more.
Based on criticisms raised in the past by researchers about the effectiveness of the design rules reported in the European seismic code for the design of concentrically braced frames, a new design procedure has been proposed and included in the upcoming version of Eurocode 8. The upcoming version of Eurocode 8 is in the enquiry stage. Hence, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of the design procedure reported in the code using accurate numerical models and seismic inputs. In the present paper, a four-story building with concentrically braced frames in the chevron configuration is designed according to the upcoming version of Eurocode 8. A seismic performance assessment is carried out by the means of multiple-stripe analyses performed on refined numerical models. The seismic input is defined based on one-dimensional local site response analyses. The numerical analyses prove that the use of local site response analysis to properly account for the soil-filtering effects is of paramount importance, and that the design procedure reported in the upcoming version of Eurocode 8 for chevron concentrically braced frames leads to reasonably low probabilities of exceeding the considered limit states. Full article
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Preliminary Study of Interactive Local Buckling for Aluminium Z-Section
by Vincenzo Piluso and Alessandro Pisapia
Buildings 2024, 14(7), 1959; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14071959 - 27 Jun 2024
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In this study, a theoretical investigation is conducted on the local buckling resistance of aluminium Z-sections subjected to uniform compression. A method is developed based on the J2 deformation theory of plasticity (DTP) to calculate the critical buckling load within the elastic–plastic [...] Read more.
In this study, a theoretical investigation is conducted on the local buckling resistance of aluminium Z-sections subjected to uniform compression. A method is developed based on the J2 deformation theory of plasticity (DTP) to calculate the critical buckling load within the elastic–plastic range. The deformation theory of plasticity relies on the assumption that the strain state is uniquely defined by the stress state. Consequently, it serves as a specific path-independent non-linear constitutive model. The study commences with the elastoplastic differential equation for a single compressed plate. By incorporating the boundary conditions and the interaction between plate elements, the interactive buckling load is determined. An example is provided to illustrate the incremental nature of the numerical procedure. Additionally, numerical analyses are performed to examine the impact of the strain-hardening properties of aluminium alloys on local buckling resistance. In the final stage, the theoretical results are compared with those found in existing scientific literature. This comparison serves to evaluate the accuracy of the DTP procedure. Full article
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Steel Beam-to-Column Friction Joint under a Column Loss Scenario
by Roberto Tartaglia, Roberto Carlevaris, Mario D’Aniello and Raffaele Landolfo
Buildings 2024, 14(3), 784; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14030784 - 13 Mar 2024
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FREEDAM joints have been recently seismically prequalified for applications in European seismically prone countries. Despite their excellent seismic response, FREEDAM joints are not purposely conceived for exceptional loading conditions, such as in the case of a column loss scenario. Therefore, a comprehensive parametric [...] Read more.
FREEDAM joints have been recently seismically prequalified for applications in European seismically prone countries. Despite their excellent seismic response, FREEDAM joints are not purposely conceived for exceptional loading conditions, such as in the case of a column loss scenario. Therefore, a comprehensive parametric numerical study has been carried out to investigate the robustness of this type of joint, varying the geometry of the beam–column assembly and the associated friction device. The results of the performed finite-element simulations allowed the identification of the critical components of the joints such as the upper T-stub connecting the upper beam flange to the column. This component is characterized by significant demand, due to the concentration of tensile and shear forces when catenary action develops in the beam. In order to enhance the ductility of the beam-to-column joint under large imposed rotations, the details of the upper T-stub connection were modified and numerically analyzed. The obtained results allowed for the verifying of the effectiveness of the amended details as well as characterizing the evolution of the tensile forces in the bolts. Full article
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Prototype Tests on Screwed Steel–Aluminium Foam–Steel Sandwich Panels
by Elena Elettore, Massimo Latour, Mario D’Aniello, Raffaele Landolfo and Gianvittorio Rizzano
Buildings 2023, 13(11), 2836; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13112836 - 13 Nov 2023
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Metal foams are newly developed engineered materials with attractive mechanical properties such as lightness, high resistance-to-weight ratio, and insulation capabilities. Lately, applications of these technologies have demonstrated the possibility of obtaining high-performance sandwich panels with steel skins and metal foam core, with potential [...] Read more.
Metal foams are newly developed engineered materials with attractive mechanical properties such as lightness, high resistance-to-weight ratio, and insulation capabilities. Lately, applications of these technologies have demonstrated the possibility of obtaining high-performance sandwich panels with steel skins and metal foam core, with potential applications across various fields. Within this framework, this work aims to assess the response of sandwich panels made of steel and aluminium foam to develop a new system of dry-assembled composite floors. The present study investigates a novel screwed steel–aluminium foam–steel (SSAFS) sandwich panel. This paper mainly describes and discusses the results of experimental tests devoted to evaluating the structural performance, mechanical properties, and suitability for practical applications of SSAFS. The fabrication process and the detailing of the steel skins and aluminium foam core assembly are also described. The results from the experimental tests revealed the potentialities of using SSAFS sandwich panels in terms of strength and stiffness, thus making them suitable for lightweight structural systems. Full article
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Numerical Analysis and Experimental Investigation of High Cycle Fatigue Behavior in Additively Manufactured Ti–6Al–4V Alloy
by Djamel Remache, Florimont Dadouaille, Solene Lhabitant, Didier Falandry, Alain Toufine, Musaddiq Al Ali and Guillaume Cohen
Buildings 2023, 13(8), 2011; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13082011 - 7 Aug 2023
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) of the Ti–6Al–4V alloy has gained significant importance across various industries, including biomedical, aerospace, cellular, and land vehicle applications, due to its numerous benefits. The certification of performance and reliability of AM materials, particularly for critical applications, heavily relies on [...] Read more.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) of the Ti–6Al–4V alloy has gained significant importance across various industries, including biomedical, aerospace, cellular, and land vehicle applications, due to its numerous benefits. The certification of performance and reliability of AM materials, particularly for critical applications, heavily relies on evaluating fatigue strength. In this study, a numerical analysis based on the finite element method is presented to predict the High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) behavior of AM Ti–6Al–4V alloy. The investigation focuses on exploring the sensitivity of material fatigue life to surface roughness and Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS). Uniaxial tensile and High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) tests were conducted on Ti–6Al–4V alloy samples extracted from rectangular walls manufactured using the Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) process. The walls were surface machined prior to sample extraction. Porosity and surface roughness measurements were performed on the samples. Numerical simulations of the HCF tests were carried out, considering various surface roughness ranges and UTS values. The numerical results were then compared to experimental data. The findings consistently demonstrated that higher surface roughness led to a shorter fatigue life, while higher UTS values resulted in a longer fatigue life. The numerical solutions aligned with the experimental results, indicating the efficacy of the finite element method in predicting the fatigue behavior of AM Ti–6Al–4V alloy. These insights contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between surface roughness, UTS, and fatigue life of Ti–6Al–4V alloys manufactured by AM. Full article
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