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 …

Exploration of the multidirectional stability and response of prefabricated volumetric modular steel structures

Z Chen, K Khan, A Khan, K Javed, J Liu - Journal of constructional steel …, 2021 - Elsevier
Prefabricated volumetric modular steel construction (PFVMSC) has a sustainable behaviour
that reduces construction time, waste resources, and onsite workload, resulting in improved …

Modular composite building in urgent emergency engineering projects: A case study of accelerated design and construction of Wuhan Thunder God Mountain …

LK Chen, RP Yuan, XJ Ji, XY Lu, J **ao, JB Tao… - Automation in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Wuhan Leishenshan/Leishenshan (“Leishenshan” for short) hospital is a makeshift
emergency hospital for treating patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus-infected …

Seismic behavior of an innovative bolted connection with dual-slot hole for modular steel buildings

SY Zhai, YF Lyu, K Cao, GQ Li, WY Wang, C Chen - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Although a significant advantage for modular steel buildings (MSBs) is suitable for rapid
construction, the unexpected installation error and initial defects of components in the …

Planning and coordination of modular construction

YW Lim, PCH Ling, CS Tan, HY Chong… - Automation in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite the advances of modular construction, the comprehensive understanding of its
technical aspects in buildings is still limited, especially during the implementation process …

Experimental and numerical investigation of a novel vertically unconstrained steel inter-modular connection

E Bazarchi, A Davaran, CP Lamarche, N Roy… - Thin-Walled …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modular constructions are off-site prefabricated structures with transportable units
assembled on-site. These units are linked together using mechanical connectors called …

Progressive collapse analysis of corner-supported composite modular buildings

J Peng, C Hou, L Shen - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, the alternate load path analysis is carried out to investigate the progressive
collapse resistance of multi-storey modular buildings constructed using corner-supported …

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 …

Seismic behavior of modular buildings with reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls as seismic force resisting system

C Wang, P Tian, TM Chan - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Modular construction is becoming more popular worldwide due to its reduced construction
time, lower construction waste, decreased on-site labor requirements, among other benefits …

Experimental study of grouted sleeve connections under bending for steel modular buildings

Z Dai, TYC Cheong, S Dai Pang, JYR Liew - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
In steel modular buildings, both inter-and intra-module connections can attract bending
moment under the action of lateral loads. The moment is distributed in accordance with the …