New interlocking inter-module connection for modular steel buildings: Experimental and numerical studies

Structural design of high‐rise buildings using steel‐framed modules: A case study in Hong Kong

“…Detailed FE models are developed using ABAQUS software, [27] and 3D-stress solid elements [27] have been widely employed to simulate the local behaviors of modular connections. Lacey et al [29][30][31] simulated a series of modular connections using a modeling method similar to that employed in the present study, and the numerical results are found to be in good agreement with test data. [29][30][31] The ETABS software [26] has been successfully employed for the analysis and design of high-rise buildings.…”

“…Lacey et al [29][30][31] simulated a series of modular connections using a modeling method similar to that employed in the present study, and the numerical results are found to be in good agreement with test data. [29][30][31] The ETABS software [26] has been successfully employed for the analysis and design of high-rise buildings. [13,14,16] In these previous studies, similar modeling techniques, such as the use of frames for beams and columns and shell elements for shear walls, were adopted.…”

Seismic performance of mid-to-high rise modular steel construction - A critical review

“…Bending and shear behavior were tested 2. Excellent installation convenience #4 Interlocking connection (Lacey et al [ 97 ]) 1. Shear force-slip behavior was tested 2.…”

Development of affordable steel-framed modular buildings for emergency situations (Covid-19)

“…Research on modular connections (inter module and intra module) has also been investigated as connections are identified as a crucial element for the structural behaviour and the stability of modular buildings. Theoretical, experimental, and numerical investigations are available in the literatures that assess connection stiffness and the force–displacement/moment-rotation behaviours for innovative modular connections, and interlocking systems [8] , [11] , [13] , [14] , [15] , [16] , [17] , [18] . In parallel to modular research, the light gauge steel area is also subjected to advancements developing innovative structural member profiles to enhance the structural efficiency.…”