Behavior of Modular Steel Plate Floor Assemblies

Behavior of Modular Steel Plate Floor Assemblies

This research initiatives investigation of 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.

  • Grant Details

    Project
    Behavior of Modular Steel Plate Floor Assemblies
    Grantee
    Northeastern University
    Category
    Steel
    Subcategory
    FastFloor
    Grant #
    01-22
    Award Amount
    $425,000
    Grant Period
    January 2022-June 2023
    Grant Status
    Active
    Principal Investigators
    Jerome F. Hajjar, Ph.D., P.E.; Benjamin W. Schafer, Ph.D (Johns Hopkins University); Matthew Eatherton, Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University); Onur Avci, Ph.D. (West Virginia University); and W. Samuel Easterling, Ph.D., P.E. (Iowa State University)
    Industry Champions
    Ron Klemencic, Cori Amadon, Daryll Bridges, Chad Fox, Tony Giansanti, Devin Huber, Will Jacobs, Larry Kruth, Dave McCrary, Ron Meng, Josh Mouras, Bill Perry, Jim Perry, Pedro Sifre, Tabitha Stine, Joseph C. Windover, David Wright, Duff Zimmerman
    CPF Allies
    American Institute of Steel Construction
    Supporters
    MKA Foundation, Nucor, Schuff Steel
    Research Deliverables

    Interim Status Reports
    Final Report

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