This study investigates the seismic performance of an existing four-story steel frame structure in need of a retrofit using two types of retrofit methods: Steel Plate Shear Walls (SPSW) and Concentrically Braced Frames (CBF). Steel moment resisting fr . . .

This project presents the design process for a special steel moment frame located at three sites that have different seismic demands. All the designs are code compliant and some of the code requirements are illustrated. Once the structural elements ar . . .

Refurbished, transoceanic shipping containers are an option for permanent housing. As a structural system, the primary lateral force resisting components are corrugated walls with trapezoidal geometries. Due to the lateral force demands from wind and . . .