“The results confirmed the finite element modeling – the stress deep in the embedded components is sufficiently low that fatigue is not a concern and USACE can likely reduce the scope of their anchorage replacement efforts, potentially saving millions of dollars.”
A series of cyclic tests on Buckling-Resistant Braces were conducted in the NSEL in September 2007. using the 600-kip testing frame. This project was sponsored by Nippon Steel under supervision from Prof. Jerry Hajjar from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Prof. Toru Takeuchi from Tokyo University. Graduate student Ryota Matsui was the leading person […]
Principal Investigator: Prof. J. LaFave Research Assistant: Dziugas RENECKIS The effect of seismic activity on existing structures is inconclusive despite ongoing research. Brick veneer wall damage has been observed in recent years resulting from strong winds and moderate earthquakes. A study has been undertaken to evaluate the performance of brick masonry veneer wall systems over […]