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Standardization of Embedded Plates for Design, Fabrication and Construction Economy
Ian Chin (M.Sc.) Dr. Driver, Dr. Tomlinson This research aims to improve the efficiency of the embedded plate design process since they...
The Steel Centre
May 8, 20201 min read
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Design Method for Steel Gerber Systems
Vincent Malazo (M.Sc.) Dr. Imanpour Gerber systems are the common structural steel roof framing systems used in Canada to resist gravity...
The Steel Centre
May 8, 20201 min read
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Test-based Design Methods for Steel Multi-tiered Concentrically Braced Frames
Pablo A. Cano (Ph.D.) Dr. Imanpour This project involves steel multi-tiered concentrically braced frames (MT-CBFs), one of the most...
The Steel Centre
May 8, 20201 min read
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Enhanced Design Methods for Wide-Flange Columns in Moment Resisting Frames Under Seismic Loading
Abrar Islam (M. Sc.) Dr. Imanpour Steel moment-resisting frames (MRFs) are one of the most desirable seismic force-resisting systems for...
The Steel Centre
May 7, 20201 min read
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Standardization of Embedded Plates for Design, Fabrication and Construction Economy
Ian Chin (M. Sc.) Dr. Driver, Dr. Tomlinson This research project aims to improve the efficiency of the embedded plate design process...
The Steel Centre
May 7, 20202 min read
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Advanced Steel-Timber Self-Centering System for Seismic Applications
Ahmed Mowafy (Ph.D.) Dr. Imanpour, Dr. Chui Ahmed’s research goal is to study and evaluate the seismic response of an advanced...
The Steel Centre
May 7, 20201 min read
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Seismic Response Evaluation and Design of Steel Multi-tiered Eccentrically Braced Frames
Abolfazl Ashrafi (Ph.D.) Dr. Imanpour Multi-tiered eccentrically braced frames (MT-EBFs) are used commonly in tall single-storey...
The Steel Centre
May 7, 20201 min read
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Progressive collapse in composite steel frame structures
Safa Masajedian (Ph.D.) In a progressive collapse event, a single structural failure causes a disproportionately large collapse in the...
Safa Masajedian
Jul 5, 20171 min read
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Cracking during hot-dip galvanizing
Chris Di Giovanni (M.Sc.) The goal of Chris’ research is to determine the cause of cracking found in the welded joints of a steel...
The Steel Centre
Nov 14, 20161 min read
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Extended shear tab connections
Victoria Buffam (M.Sc.) Extended shear tab connections are efficient for both fabrication and erection as they eliminate the need to cope...
The Steel Centre
Nov 13, 20161 min read
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Cost-effective connections for columns under torsional loads.
Riley Quintin (M.Sc.) It is relatively common for torsional loads to be included in the design of members in industrial steel structures....
The Steel Centre
Nov 12, 20161 min read
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Residual stresses in welded girders
Daniel Unsworth (M.Sc.) Dr. Driver, Dr. Leijun Li Concerns have been raised that current Canadian design standards overestimate the...
The Steel Centre
Nov 11, 20161 min read
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Evaluating design standards for lateral-torsional buckling
Dimple Ji (M.Sc.) Dr. Driver, Dr. Imanpour The lateral-torsional buckling design provisions were developed decades ago and, since then,...
The Steel Centre
Nov 10, 20161 min read
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