This proposal investigates a new, modular steel floor framing and diaphragm system for commercial building structures with broad applicability, including high seismic zones. The proposed system has key benefits of increasing the speed of construction, including eliminating the pouring of a concrete deck. This type of system is key to achieving the goals of the AISC “Need for Speed” initiative to reduce the time from conception to occupancy for steel building structures.
| PROJECT DATA | |
|---|---|
| CONTRACT NUMBER: | RGA 01-22 |
| RESEARCH TITLE: | Behavior of Modular Steel Plate Floor Assemblies |
| RESEARCH CATEGORY: | Modular Construction and Fabrication |
| LOCATIONS: | Northeastern University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Johns Hopkins University, Department of Civil and Systems Engineering; Virginia Tech, Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Iowa State College of Engineering |
| PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: | Jereme F. Hajjar, Ph.D., PE; Ben Schafer, Ph.D., Matthew Eatherton, Ph.D., PE,SE, W. Samuel Easterling, Ph.D |
| MKA CONTRIBUTORS: | Ron Klemencic, PE, SE, Hon. AIA Joshua Mouras, PE, SE Juzer Millwala PE |
| STATUS: | Fabrication and Testing Beginning 2023 |
