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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Na Yang, Fan Bai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/7/3/239