A comprehensive review and classification of inter-module connections for hot-rolled steel modular building systems

DA Corfar, KD Tsavdaridis - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In the recent history the development of inter-module connection (IMC) systems for steel
modular building systems (MBSs) has gained traction with many researchers and engineers …

Experimental methods for inter-module joints in modular building structures–A state-of-the-art review

AW Lacey, W Chen, H Hao - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of the experimental methods for inter-module
joints (IMJs) in modular buildings. For the structural response, three levels of study are …

Experimental-numerical investigation and design of bolted-cover plate connections under bending for modular steel buildings

SY Zhai, YF Lyu, K Cao, GQ Li, WY Wang… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The module-to-module bolted connection is an effective way of meeting the need for rapid
assembly of modular buildings. This paper presents a discussion of five full-scale tests …

Seismic performance of self-centring connections with two energy dissipation stages for reusable modular steel buildings

J He, X Zhou, F Xu, Y Shi, T Okazaki - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presented a feasibility study on a self-centring connection with two energy
dissipation stages for use as a combined inter-module and intra-module connection in …

Compressive behaviors of corner-supported modular steel sway frames with rotary inter-modular connections

K Khan, Z Chen, J Liu, KD Tsavdaridis - Thin-Walled Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Corner-supported modular steel sway frames (CMSFs) with rotary inter-modular connections
(IMCs) differed from traditional frames regarding their column discontinuities, beam …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable approaches to improve the resilience of modular buildings under wind loads

T Munmulla, S Navaratnam… - … of Constructional Steel …, 2023 - Elsevier
Prefabricated volumetric modular building (PVMB) technology is an emerging technology
that can make the construction industry walk towards sustainability by reducing the emission …

Experimental and analytical investigations on compression behaviors of rotary-connected sway column-supported steel modular interior frames

K Khan, Z Chen, J Liu, KD Tsavdaridis - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study examines the compressive behaviors of sway column-supported steel modular
interior frames (SCSMIFs) using rotary-type vertical and horizontal inter-modular …

Collapse mechanism of three-dimensional modular steel buildings: Effect of steel wall and difference with traditional steel frame

JZ Zhang, X Chen, GQ Li, ZW Yu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a numerical study on the collapse performance of 3-D MSB (modular
steel building) in four module-removal scenarios: removals of a single corner module, single …

Development of an innovative module-to-core wall connection for steel-framed modular high-rise buildings

S Shan, B Mou - Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Module-to-core wall connection for assembling modules to the core wall system plays a key
role in transferring loads in modular high-rise buildings. However, its mechanical …

Effects of various reinforcing intra-module connection details on seismic behavior of corner-supported steel modular buildings

Y Liu, Z Chen, J Liu, X Zhong, X Liu, J Jiang - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
The rib stiffeners are usually used to reinforce the intra-module connections in corner-
supported modular steel buildings; however, may be conflicted with the internal wall panels …