Introduction of the intermeshed steel connection - A new universal steel connection

Salam Al-Sabah; Debra F. Laefer; Linh Truong Hong; Minh Phuoc Huynh; Jia Liang Le; Tony Martin; Pantelis Matis; Patrick McGetrick; Arturo E Schultz; Ebrahim Shemshadian; Roseanne Dizon

doi:10.3390/buildings10030037

Introduction of the intermeshed steel connection - A new universal steel connection

Salam Al-Sabah, Debra F. Laefer, Linh Truong Hong, Minh Phuoc Huynh, Jia Liang Le, Tony Martin, Pantelis Matis, Patrick McGetrick, Arturo E Schultz, Ebrahim Shemshadian, Roseanne Dizon

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Abstract: Digital manufacturing has transformed many industries but has had only a limited impact in the construction sector. To capitalize on advanced manufacturing techniques, this paper introduces a radically new connection approach for gravity structural steel frames. The proposed intermeshed steel connection (ISC) exploits robotic abilities to cut structural steel member ends precisely to accelerate deployment and offer better disassembly options over existing approaches. Forces are transferred through common bearing surfaces at multiple contact points, and connections can be secured by small locking pieces. This paper introduces the geometry, manufacturing, and initial analysis and test results of the connection. The paper demonstrates the ability of the connection to (1) be manufactured within current industrial tolerances, (2) be erected and disassembled, and (3) perform at expected design levels.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	37
Journal	Buildings
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings10030037
State	Published - Mar 1 2020

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Funding: The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by National Science Foundation (NSF) through the grant CMMI-1563115, by Science Foundation Ireland through grant SFI/15/US/B3234, by the Department for the Economy (DfE) and Invest Northern Ireland (InvestNI) through grant USI-096, and by Enterprise Ireland through grant CF20160454.

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Advanced manufacturing
Connection
Disassembly
Rapid construction
Structural steel

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