Advances in additive manufacturing have enabled a new generation of materials with advantageous properties inherent to their architecture. Recently, architected […]
The main objective of this research is to experimentally characterize the performance of isolated single sheathing-to-framing fastener connections under cyclic
Cold-formed steel bearing walls are frequently installed on concrete slabs, which do not provide perfectly rigid and uniform conditions. However,
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BS, exp. 2022 [US] Email: omcnamara@umass.edu Research Focus: Thermal performance of cold-formed steel floors
BS, exp. 2023 [US] Email: edhamilton@umass.edu Research Focus: Seismic performance of cold-formed steel diaphragms Hobbies: Weight lifting/going to the gym,
MS exp 2021 [US] Email: rhyansulliva@umass.edu Research Focus: Performance of concrete sidewalks Hobbies: Travel, my dog Churro, cooking
PhD exp. 2023 [India] Email: dkapoor@umass.edu Research Focus: Thermal performance of cold-formed steel walls, attachment pattern in steel deck Hobbies:
PhD exp. 2022 [Colombia] Email: hcastaneda@umass.edu Research Focus: Seismic performance of cold-formed steel diaphragms Hobbies: Playing & watching soccer, running,
Cladding details that span the building envelope are particularly susceptible to forming thermal bridges, where heat is transferred between interior
