Structural behaviour of modular HSS beam-column connections subject to monotonic loads

模块化建筑是建筑和其他基础设施的一个相对较新的概念。这就像用乐高积木搭玩具屋一样。使用模块化施工方法，一个真正的建筑物的块是在现场（在工厂）建造，并运往一个建筑工地组装在一起。与传统的现场施工方法相比，模块化施工方法更便宜、更快捷。它确保了更好的质量控制，因为大量的建筑工作是在严格的监督和质量控制下在工厂完成的。当建筑块到达施工现场时，它们使用易于使用但坚固耐用的连接器组合在一起。这种连接器，即Vectorbloc和Megabloc连接器，正在由Vectorbloc公司开发。这些连接器和连接方法正在开发中，用于使用空心结构钢（HSS）构件（通常称为钢管）建造各种建筑物和其他结构。尽管钢管构件比常用的热轧钢构件有许多优点，但在目前的建筑中并不常用。在拟议的研究项目中，使用这种连接器的梁柱连接将在实验室中进行测试，并使用计算机建模技术进行模拟。在研究项目成功完成后，创新模块化钢结构方法的概念设计将在温莎大学的Sreekanta Das教授的指导下通过完善的研究进行验证。这种模块化施工技术将是一种更便宜、更快的替代其他施工方法。人们相信，新的模块化施工方法将通过使用钢管构件彻底改变建筑行业。该研究项目的行业合作伙伴VectorBloc Corp.将能够迅速实施和扩大其建筑业务，从而能够创造从建筑人员到工程师等各种技能水平的新就业机会，从而促进安大略省和加拿大的经济。

Modular construction is a relatively new concept of constructing buildings and other infrastructures. It is similar to building a toy house using LEGO-style building blocks. Using the modular construction method, the blocks of a real building are built offsite (in a factory) and shipped to a construction site to be put together. The modular construction method is a much cheaper and faster alternative to traditional onsite construction methods. It ensures better quality control on constructions since a significant amount of the construction work is completed in the factory under strict supervision and quality control. When the building's blocks reach the construction site, they are put together using easy-to-use but strong and durable connectors. Such connectors, namely Vectorbloc and Megabloc connectors, are being developed by VectorBloc Corp. These connectors and the connection method are being developed for constructing various buildings and other structures using hollow structural steel (HSS) members, often known as steel tubes. Steel tubular members are not commonly used in current constructions even though they have many advantages over commonly used hot-rolled steel members. In the proposed research project, beam-to-column connections using such connectors will be tested in a lab and simulated using a computer modeling technique. Upon successful completion of the research project, a concept design of an innovative modular steel construction method will be validated through sound research at the University of Windsor under the supervision of Professor Sreekanta Das. This modular construction technique will be a cheaper and faster alternative to other construction methods. It is believed that the new modular construction method will revolutionise the construction industry through the use of steel tubular members. The industry partner of this research project, VectorBloc Corp., will be able to implement and expand their construction business rapidly, and will thus be able to create new job opportunities at various skill levels, ranging from construction personnel to engineers, boosting Ontario and Canada's economy.