Composite steel and wood materials resolve the trade-off between high installation costs and poor fire resistance in residential construction.
A lightweight beam structure uses a triangular prism core wrapped in triaxial fabric cover to enhance structural rigidity.
Bent barrier plates overlap to cover gaps between truss bottom plates, forming a mechanical seal for lubricating oil.
Maypole braiding large prepreg yarns produces open lattice trusses that eliminate bolted joint stress concentrations while achieving significant weight savings.
A universal structural member uses an L-shaped configuration to prevent rotation on horizontal bars.
Continuous fabric mesh reinforcement confines ceramic matrix articles, preventing catastrophic collapse from steel corrosion.
A bi-metallic connector transitions from high to low stiffness under seismic loads, enabling mass timber shear wall panels to dissipate energy through plastic deformation.
A reusable concrete support beam with detachable steel connections enables adaptable building frame designs.
A hybrid composite girder with a modified V-shaped cross section reduces structural weight using fiber-reinforced polymer materials.
Welded reinforcement sections join glass beam elements through adhesive bonding, maintaining transparency while preventing stress concentration from drilling.