Research

Research Library

The following is a list of all research projects AISC is involved in. Click on the title of each column to sort it and click on any title to learn more about that project.

* denotes a Milek Fellowship Award project

Report Title Primary Investigator(s) Institution Year AISC Report No.
Hybrid Steel Frames Finley Charney Virginia Tech 2013 --
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Simulation of the Seismic Behavior of Multitier Concentrically Braced Frames C.D. Stoakes, L.A. Fahnestock University of Iowa, University of Illinois 2014 --
Cyclic Inelastic Behavior of Concrete Filled Sandwich Panel Walls Subjected to In-Plane Flexure Michel Bruneau University at Buffalo 2014 --
Weld Design for Rectangular HSS Overlapped K- Connections Jeffrey Packer University of Toronto 2014 --
Modeling Reserve System Performance for Low-Ductility Braced Frames Eric Hines Tufts University 2012 --
Framing Strategies for Robustness in Steel Buildings Gustavio Cortes, Judy Liu LeTourneau University, Purdue University 2015 --
Tensile Strength of Embedded Anchor Groups: Tests and Strength Models David Grilli, Amit Kanvinde University of California, Davis 2015 --
Experimental Verification of a Procedure for SMF Continuity Plate Weld Design Chia-Ming Uang University of California, San Diego 2017 --
Evaluation of the Effect of Boat-Shaped Welds and Pneumatic Power Actuated Fasteners on the Seismic Behavior of Moment Frames Matthew Eatherton Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2015 --
Thermo-Mechanical Modeling and Testing of Thermal Breaks in Structural Steel Point Transmittances Scott Hamel University of Alaska-Anchorage 2016 --
* Damage Resistant Design Methodology for Multi-Hazard Resilient Buildings Michael Pollino, Derek Slovenec, Laura Rendos, Gwen Evans Case Western Reserve University 2019 --
Slip Coefficients for Galvanized Surfaces Sean Donahue, Todd Helwig, Joseph Yura The University of Texas at Austin 2014 --
Thermal Break Strategies for Cladding Systems in Building Structures Jerome F. Hajjar Northeastern University 2017 --
Alternative Weld Details and Design for Continuity Plates and Doubler Plates for Applications in Special and Intermediate Moment Frames Mathew Reynolds Chia-Ming Uang University of California, San Diego 2020 --
Seismic Design Coefficients for SpeedCore or Composite Plate Shear Walls - Concrete Filled (C-PSW/CF) Shubham Agrawal, Morgen Broberg, Amit H. Varma Purdue University 2020 --
Structural Fire Engineering and Design of Filled Composite Plate Shear Walls (SpeedCore) Ataollah Taghipour Anvari, Saahastaranshu Bhardwaj, Preshit Wazalwa, Amit Varma Purdue University 2020 --
Design Development for Steel Strongback Braced Frames to Mitigate Concentrations of Damage Barbara Simpson University of California, Berkeley 2018 --
* Development of Long Span Floor Systems for Multi-Story Residential Structures Devin Huber and Amit Varma Purdue University 2008 --
Ad Hoc Task Group Report on High Strength Steel Ben Schafer AISC Committee on Specifications Task Group on High Strength Steel 2019 --
Ad Hoc Task Group Report on Local Buckling (Width-to-thickness) Limits Ben Schafer AISC Committee on Specifications Task Group on Local Buckling (Width-to-thickness) Limits 2020 --
Pull-Through Testing of Plate Washers for Column Anchor Rod Applications Paul A. Cozzens, Gian Andrea Rassati, James A. Swanson University of Cincinnati 2021 --
Structural Adhesives Workshop Devin Huber and Chris Garrell AISC 2019 --
Understanding the Behavior of Steel Connections with Bolts and Welds in Combination Mohamed Soliman, Bruce Russell, Christopher Waite, Ligang Shen, Ethan Stringer Oklahoma State University 2021 --
SpeedCore Summit Devin Huber and Jennifer Traut-Todaro AISC 2019 --
* Thin Composite Two-Way Flooring System for Steel Structural Systems Eugene Boadi-Danquah, Duncan MacLachlan, Brian Robertson, Tristan Yount, Matthew Fadden, and William Collins University of Kansas 2021 --
Analysis and Design of Eccentric Stiffeners Part of Moment Connections to Column Flanges Keith J. Kowalkowski and Javier Alvarez Rodilla Lawrence Tech 2019 --
Investigation into Shear Stud Fatigue Demands Gary S. Prinz University of Arkansas 2019 --
Deconstructable Systems for Sustainable Design of Steel and Composite Structures Lizhong Wang, Lucas N. Troup, Kyle Coleman, Mathhew J. Eckelman, Jerry Hajjar, Clayton Brown, and Mark D. Webster Northeastern University 2016 --
Investigation of Bearing and Tearout of Steel Bolted Connections Mark D. Denavit, Nicolo Franceschetti, Andrew Shahan University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2021 --
Fillet and PJP Welds Bo Dowswell, Clayton Cox, Mohamed S. Gallow, and Fouad H. Fouad ARC International, LLC 2021 --
Durability of Steel Bridge Corrosion Protection Systems Using Environment-Based Accelerated Corrosion Testing PI: Jennifer McConnell | Co-PI: Clara Chan | Research Assistants: Julie Giannino and Nate Young | Other Contributors: Sally Saleem and Tian Bai University of Delaware 2021 --
Analytical Study of Panel Zone Behavior in Beam-Column Connections Ralph M. Richard and David R. Pettijohn University of Arizona 1981 1000
The Effect of Repair Welds on Service Performance G. Slater The Welding Institute 1983 1032
Structural Tests of Large Pin-Connected Links G.T. Blake US Steel Research 1981 1033
Load and Resistance Factor Design of Steel Structures for Fatigue Charles S. Nolan and Pedro Albrecht University of Maryland 1983 1035
Examination of Resistance Factor for Load and Resistance Factor Design Criteria Hasun Jeong Pennsylvania State University 1981 1045
Finite Element Analysis of Two-Tension Bolt Flush End-Plate Connections Anant R. Kukreti and Thomas M. Murray University of Oklahoma 1984 1054
A Study of Welded Bracket to Web Connections of Rolled I-Sections with Low Web Slenderness Ratios Bruce E. Hopper Clarkson College of Technology 1983 1055
Continued Research on Mechanical Property Improvements in Electroslag Welding of High Strength, Low Alloy Steel G.H. Reynolds MNSW, Inc. 1984 1056
The Analysis and Behavior of Deep Bolted Angle Connections Ralph M. Richard University of Arizona 1984 1057
A Procedure for the Preliminary Design of Building Structures with Semi-Rigid Beam-Column Connections Pollyana Stier-Kimney University of South Carolina 1984 1069
Gusset Plate Design Utilizing Block-Shear Concepts Reidar Bjorhovde University of Arizona 1984 1072
Steel Beam to Column Connections D. A. Nethercot University of Sheffield 1984 1084
Experimental and Analytical Force Deformation Curves for bolted Double Angle Connections Ralph M. Richard University of Arizona 1984 1096
Determination of Column Fixity at Column Bases Donald D. Cannon, Jr. University of Tennessee, Knoxville 1984 1106
Post Elastic Analysis of a Web Connection in Direct Tension Subash C. Anand Clemson University 1980 1122
Strength and Stiffness of Semi-Composite Connections Douglas ammerman and Roberto Leon University of Minnesota 1985 1135
Strength and Behavior of Double-Tee Tubular Joints in Tension Joseph A. Yura University of Texas, Austin 1986 1154
Design of Steel Tied Arch Bridges Dann H. Hall Bridge Software Development International Ltd. 1985 1171
The Dectectability and Significance of Buried Lamellar Tears in Welded Tee Joints Robert D. Stout Lehigh University 1986 1231
Behavior of Tension Butt Joints Using Bolts and Welds in Combination M.D. Bowman Purdue University 1986 1232
Effect of Stitch Spacing on the Cyclic Behavior of Built-Up Bracing Members Subhash C. Goel University of Michigan 1987 1239
Column Web and Flange Strength at End-Plate Connections Thomas M. Murray University of Oklahoma 1983 1247
Investigation and Analysis of Welded Framed Beam Connections Ralph M. Richard University of Arizona 1987 1273
Design of Moment Connections for Composite Framed Structures James A. Yura, James O. Jirsa and Gregory E. Deierlein University of Texas, Austin 1988 1278
Moment Connections Between Steel Beams and Concrete Columns James A. Yura, James O. Jirsa, and Tauqir M. Sheikh University of Texas, Austin 1987 1279
Shear Connector Spacing in Composite Members with Formed Steel Deck David C. Klyee Lehigh University 1988 1290
Design of Single Plate Framing Connections Albolhassan Astaneh-Asl University of California, Berkeley 1988 1293
Welded-Welded Double Framing Angle Connection Moments Marc C. LeBouton and Ralph M. Richard University of Arizona 1987 1295
Analytical and Experimental Studies of Double Angle Framing Connections Albolhassan Astaneh-Asl University of California, Berkeley 1988 1300
Moment Rotation Characteristics of a Simple Steel Base Plate Connection Albolhassan Astaneh-Asl University of California, Berkeley 1989 1325
Tests to Determine Adequacy of A490 Bolts in Moment End-Plate Connections Thomas M. Murray Structural Engineers, Inc. 1988 1334
Analytical and Experimental Investigation of the Extended Stiffened Moment End-Plate Connection with Four Bolts at the Beam Tension Flange Albolhassan Astaneh-Asl Thomas M. Murray University of Oklahoma 1985 1360
Load and Resistance Factor Design Methodology Shayne O. Manning University of Cincinnati 1988 1378
The Effect of Burrs on Shear Capacity of Bolted Connections Farrel J. Zwerneman Oklahoma State University 1991 1392
Energy Dissipating Cladding-to-Frame Connections Julie Mark Cohen Earthquake Engineering Research Center 1991 1398
Steel Beam to Box Column Connections James C. Anderson University of Southern California 1991 1399
Strength and Behavior of Connection Elements Reidar Bjorhovde University of Arizona 1983 1400
Stress, Strain and Force Distributions in Gusset Plate Connections Ralph M. Richard University of Arizona 1983 1401
Optimal Design of Framed Structures Under Multiple Loading Conditions Based on a Stability Criterion Keith D. Hjelmstad University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 1989 1404
The Behavior of Trusses with Eccentric Joints Carl E. Kurt University of Kansas 1990 1406
The Effect of Profile and Root Geometry on the Strength of Fillet Welds Brian P. Quinn Purdue University 1991 1407
Design of Single Plate Shear Connections with Snug-Tight Bolts in Short Slotted Holes Albolhassan Astaneh-Asl University of California, Berkeley 1990 1415
The Effect of Shear Tab Connections on Tubular Column Strength Stephen Michael Herlache University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 1989 1420
Lateral Buckling of Short I-Beams Under Cyclic Loading Keith D. Hjelmstad University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 1990 1422
Innovative Floor Systems for Steel Framed Buildings Thomas M. Murray Virginia Tech 1990 1455
Development of Connection Detail for Connecting Steel Beams to Composite Columns Atorod Azizinamini University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1992 1460
Stiffened Seated Connections to Column Webs Duane S. Ellifritt University of Florida 1994 1482
Behavior of Webs of Rolled Sections Under In-Plane Compressive Loads Mohamed Elgaaly University of Maine 1990 1511
Analytical and Empirical Models of Axial Force Displacement Behavior of Steel Double Angles Mario de Stefano and Albolhassan Astaneh-Asl University of California, Berkeley 1990 1613
Single Plate Framing Connection Design Ralph M. Richard University of Arizona 1989 1655
Unification of Flush End-Plate Design Procedures Anant R. Kukreti and Thomas M. Murray University of Oklahoma 1985 1733
General Loading of Semi-Rigid Connections Deryl Lee Earsom Washington University 1987 2091
Proposed Metric Wide-Flange Shape Series Charles G. Schilling N/a 1992 3016
Statistical Analysis of Charpy V-Notch Toughness for Steel Wide Flange Structural Shapes Jacques Cattan American Institute of Steel Construction 1995 3018
Behavior and Modeling of Mild and Reinforcing Steel W. Samuel Easterling Virginia Tech 1996 3026
Behavior and Modeling of a Reinforced Concrete Slab as Part of a Partially Restrained Composite Beam- Girder Connection W. Samuel Easterling Virginia Tech 1996 3027
Behavior and Modeling of a Single Plate Bearing on a Single Bolt W. Samuel Easterling Virginia Tech 1996 3028
Behavior and Modeling of a Single Bolt Lap Plate Connection W. Samuel Easterling Virginia Tech 1996 3029
Behavior and Modeling of Partially Restrained Composite Beam-Girder Connections W. Samuel Easterling Virginia Tech 1996 3031
Testing and Design of Extended Shear Tabs Donald R. Sherman and Al Ghorbanpoor University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 2000 3039
Review of Weldability of Proposed Single Grade 50 Steel for Structural Shapes B. A. Graville Graville Associates Inc. 1995 3045
Characterization of Cyclic Inelastic Strain Behavior on Properties of A572 Gr. 50 and A913 Gr. 50 Rolled Sections E.J. Kaufmann Lehigh University 2001 3048
Updating Standard Shape Material Properties Database for Design and Reliability F.M. Bartlett and R.J. Dexter University of Western Ontario and University of Minnesota 2001 3062
Effect of the Straightening Method on the Cyclic Behavior of k Area in Steel Rolled Shapes Chia-Ming Uang and Brandon Chi University of California, San Diego 2001 3071
Effect of the Straightening Method on the k Area Loading Behavior or Rolled Column Sections E.J. Kaufmann and J.W. Fisher Lehigh University 2001 3074
MTR Survey of Plate Material Used in Structural Fabrication Roger Brockenbrough R.L. Brockenbrough & Associates, Inc. 2001 3075
Design of Extended Shear Tabs Donald Sherman and Al Ghorbanpoor University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 2002 3095
Strength of Transverse Fillet Welds Made with Filler Metals without Specified Toughness Gilbert Grondin University of Alberta 2002 3097
Failure Analysis of a Welded Moment-Resisting Interior Connection John Barsom Barsom Consulting Ltd. 2001 3099