Loosening of threaded fasteners can cause preload decline, induce bolt fatigue fracture, and
severely compromise the reliability of mechanical products. Loosening detection is an …

The importance of connections in steel structures is paramount, not only because it greatly
influences the cost of construction and provides room for innovations, but also due to the …

Fracture of the piston rod yields catastrophic accidents in reciprocating hydrogen
compressors, resulting in costly and time-consuming maintenance and developing the latest …

This paper presents a novel real-time algorithm for crack localization in the intersection of
steel truss bridges using acoustic emission testing. It is well known that the welded junction …

Vibration-based condition identification of bolted connections can benefit the effective
maintenance and operation of steel structures. Existing studies show that modal parameters …

As a safe and reliable connection, bolted connection is widely used in various structural
systems. Monitoring the bolted connection is beneficial to ensure the safety of the whole …

This study compares screw joints made of different materials, including screws of different
diameters. For that purpose, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 mm diameter steel screws and various parts …

The experiences of previous earthquakes highlight the necessity of modelling infills in the
analysis of structures. In the 2017 Sarepol-e-Zahab earthquake, infills were the cause of …

All structures are exposed to damage during their lifetime. Timely detection of the damages
can prevent the reduction of stiffness/resistance of structures. The large number of elements …

Under long term wind load, the bolt looseness occurring at the joints of tower legs will
reduce the wind-resistant capability, increasing the wind-induced displacement responses …