Probably, you have noted the rise in steel-framed structures used for factories, warehouses, and other businesses. The chances are that the convenience store or grocery store near you is made of steel ...

A structural analysis of framed structures using the finite element method considering both the Bernoulli- Euler and the Timoshenko beam theories can be performed adopting cubic interpolation ...

Standing as distinctive symbols of Chinese architectural culture, timber-framed structures are found throughout the country. The wooden components such as the columns, beams, purlings, lintel and ...

Abstract: As urban noise pollution increases, effective sound insulation in residential buildings is essential for occupant well-being. This study evaluates the acoustical performance of typical ...

Wood, artisans – and exquisite craftsmanship passed down for thousands of years. These constitute the key elements of Chinese traditional timber-framed structures, such as those that form magnificent ...