Damage Analysis and Evaluation of Light Steel Structures Exposed to Wind Hazards
Compared to hot-rolled steel structures, cold-formed steel structures are susceptible to extreme winds because of the light weight of the building and its components. Many modern cold-formed steel structures have sustained significant structural damage ranging from loss of cladding to complete coll...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-03-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/7/3/239 |