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Development of affordable steel-framed modular buildings for emergency situations (Covid-19) [PDF]

open access: yesStructures, 2021
This paper presents the development of novel affordable steel-framed modular units for construction with enhanced overall (healthcare, structural, fire, and lightweight) performance, which ideally suits for emergency response situation, such as current ...
Gatheeshgar P   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Strategies for low carbon buildings : Assessment of design options and the translation of design intent into performance in practice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
To deliver low carbon buildings requires: a) Performance assessment and option appraisal; b) Industry process to translate selected options into low carbon performance in practice.
Tuohy, Paul Gerard   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

Enhancing the lateral performance of modular buildings through innovative inter-modular connections

open access: yes, 2021
Steel modular constructions involve the manufacture of fully equipped three-dimensional prefabricated modules in factory-controlled settings which are then transported to construction sites and assembled to form a complete structure. Adjacent modules are
Aghdamy, S   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of the Structural Performance of a Novel Methodology for Connecting Modular Units Using Straight and Cross-Shaped Connector Plates in Modular Buildings

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2020
The strength capacity of modular buildings is determined by the weakest part, and connections between modular units are often weaker than the modular units themselves.
Sang-Sup Lee   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modular frame trusses of buildings [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2019
The paper describes space-planning and structural concept in source-efficient buildings that provides multiple functions of the rooms and large-span space.The main load-bearing structures of two adjacent storeys are metal trusses with parallel chords ...
Granev Viktor   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Temporary COVID-19 Testing Sites at Brussels Airport, Belgium: Users’ Comfort and Privacy

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
This paper explored the temporary facilities created during the pandemic for use as COVID-19 test centers at Zaventem Airport, the main airport for the city of Brussels, Belgium.
Iva Muraj   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analyses of Structural Robustness of Prefabricated Modular Buildings: A Case Study on Mid-Rise Building Configurations

open access: yesBuildings, 2022
The limited knowledge of the behaviour of modular buildings subjected to different loading scenarios and thereby lack of design guidelines hinder the growth of modular construction practices despite its widespread benefits.
Thisari Munmulla   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Manufacturing of modular buildings: A literature review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The recent decade has seen a growing interest in applying modular construction in high-rise buildings. However, the manufacturing of modular buildings remains slow in making technical progress and the productivity in the factory is low. The production of
Pan, Wei   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Prospects of Triangular Modular Structures for Roadside Service Buildings

open access: yesDesigns, 2022
The need for a relatively quick solution to the problem of providing highways with roadside service facilities necessitates the development of a series of appropriate standard projects. To increase the efficiency of these series, it is advisable to carry
Konstantin Samoilov   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Study on the Mechanical Properties of MiC Formworks with Different Material Components

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
Modular integrated construction (MiC) is a new type of assembled building structure system that consists of prefabricated concrete modules connected using post-cast concrete.
Qiong Wang, Dan Yang, Dong Chen
doaj   +1 more source

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