Load-Carrying Mechanism of Post-Tensioned Inter-Module Connections Implemented into Modular Steel Buildings. Issue 4 (12th March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shin, Dong-Hyeon; Kim, Hyung-Joon
• Is Part Of: Journal of earthquake engineering. Volume 27:Issue 4(2023)
• Page Start: 898
• Page End: 928
• Publication Date: 2023-03-12
• Subjects: Post-tensioned inter-module connection -- modular steel building -- quasi-static cyclic test -- finite element analysis -- load-carrying mechanism; Earthquake engineering -- Periodicals; 624.1762
• DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2022.2033358
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1363-2469

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Modular building construction technique is increasingly promoted due to the application of various structural systems and building materials. In order to improve the constructability of inter-module connections in modular buildings, this study aims to develop post-tensioned inter-module connections (PTMCs) which can become an alternative to prevailing inter-module bolted connection details. The PTMCs are experimentally and analytically investigated to ensure that their structural stability and lateral load-carrying capacities are equivalent to those of typical inter-module connections. Evaluation results show that the PTMC specimen possesses similar lateral load resistance with deformation capacity to a specimen employing typical inter-module connection details.