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Experimental study of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular stub columns with circular and square cross-sections subjected to combined compression and bending (2024)
Journal Article
Dai, P., Yang, L., Yun, X., Wang, F., & Zhang, L. (2024). Experimental study of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular stub columns with circular and square cross-sections subjected to combined compression and bending. Engineering Structures, 305, Article 117773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117773

This paper presents an experimental study into the structural behaviour and strength of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular stub columns with circular and square cross-sections subjected to combined compression and bending moment. A total of sixt... Read More about Experimental study of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular stub columns with circular and square cross-sections subjected to combined compression and bending.

Testing and numerical simulation of concrete-filled 6061-T6 aluminum tubular stub columns (2024)
Journal Article
Jiang, M., Shu, Q., Liu, P., Wang, F., Zhu, M., & Wang, W. (2024). Testing and numerical simulation of concrete-filled 6061-T6 aluminum tubular stub columns. Structures, 60, Article 105855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.105855

In this study, the axial compressive behaviour and design of circular and square concrete-filled 6061-T6 aluminum tubular (CFAT) stub columns were examined. The failure modes of the specimens and the relationship between load and axial displacement w... Read More about Testing and numerical simulation of concrete-filled 6061-T6 aluminum tubular stub columns.

Testing, numerical modeling and design of perforated advanced high-strength steel channel section columns (2024)
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Zhang, J. H., Wang, J., Xu, S., & Wang, F. (2024). Testing, numerical modeling and design of perforated advanced high-strength steel channel section columns. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 214, Article 108440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2023.108440

This paper examines the influence of perforations on the buckling instability and load-bearing capacity of advanced high-strength steel channel section (C-section) columns. Experimental tests were first conducted on 19 column specimens made of comple... Read More about Testing, numerical modeling and design of perforated advanced high-strength steel channel section columns.

Flexural and cracking behavior of corroded RC continuous beams strengthened with energized C-FRCM system (2023)
Journal Article
Feng, R., Tang, J., Liu, P., Wang, F., Zeng, J., & Zhu, J. (2024). Flexural and cracking behavior of corroded RC continuous beams strengthened with energized C-FRCM system. Structural Concrete, 25(1), 659-676. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202300397

This paper presents an experimental investigation into the flexural and cracking behavior of corroded reinforced concrete continuous beams with 11-month wet–dry cycles strengthened by anodic polarized carbon-fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (C-F... Read More about Flexural and cracking behavior of corroded RC continuous beams strengthened with energized C-FRCM system.

Property enhancement of recycled concrete aggregates through surface treatment (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Wang, H., Fang, Y., Wang, F., & Airey, G. D. (2023). Property enhancement of recycled concrete aggregates through surface treatment. In Advances in Functional Pavements - Proceedings of the 7th Chinese-European Workshop on Functional Pavements, CEW 2023 (116-121). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003387374-23

Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) retrieved from construction demolition and excavation waste is widely used as an alternative to natural aggregate (NA) in the construction industry. However, the weak adhered mortar adversely affects the properties o... Read More about Property enhancement of recycled concrete aggregates through surface treatment.

Experimental study on eccentric compressive behaviors of 6061-T6 aluminum tubular long columns filled with concrete (2023)
Journal Article
Mi, Q., Shu, Q., Wang, F., Liu, P., Zhu, M., & Wang, W. (2024). Experimental study on eccentric compressive behaviors of 6061-T6 aluminum tubular long columns filled with concrete. Engineering Structures, 299, Article 117040. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.117040

In this paper, eccentric compressive experiments of 12 circular and 6 square concrete-filled 6061-T6 aluminum tubular (CFAT) long columns were carried out. The influence of the section form, thickness of aluminum tube, slenderness ratio, and eccentri... Read More about Experimental study on eccentric compressive behaviors of 6061-T6 aluminum tubular long columns filled with concrete.

Testing, numerical analysis and design of CFDST cross-sections with square stainless steel outer tubes in bending (2023)
Journal Article
Wang, F., Young, B., & Gardner, L. (2023). Testing, numerical analysis and design of CFDST cross-sections with square stainless steel outer tubes in bending. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 211, Article 108125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2023.108125

The structural performance and design of concrete-filled double skin tubular (CFDST) cross-sections with square stainless steel outer tubes are studied herein. A total of 17 four-point bending tests on CFDST cross-sections with varying concrete grade... Read More about Testing, numerical analysis and design of CFDST cross-sections with square stainless steel outer tubes in bending.

Bond behavior between section steel and concrete in partially encased composite structural members (2023)
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Wang, C., Zhou, Y., Cao, F., Su, T., & Wang, F. (2023). Bond behavior between section steel and concrete in partially encased composite structural members. Construction and Building Materials, 400, Article 132521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132521

In this paper, the bond behavior between the section steel and concrete in partially encased composite structural members (PEC) is investigated, and the concrete strength, anchorage length, and amount of expansion agent are considered. The results sh... Read More about Bond behavior between section steel and concrete in partially encased composite structural members.

Load introduction and transfer mechanism of K-type CFST circular section connections (2023)
Journal Article
Song, S., Chen, J., Liu, J., & Wang, F. (2023). Load introduction and transfer mechanism of K-type CFST circular section connections. Journal of Building Engineering, 75, Article 106954. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106954

This paper investigates the mechanism of load introduction and transfers for K-type concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) circular section connections experimentally and numerically. Six K-type CFST connections were tested. Three-dimensional finite el... Read More about Load introduction and transfer mechanism of K-type CFST circular section connections.

Testing of precast recycled aggregate concrete shear wall with pressed sleeve connection subjected to cyclic loading (2023)
Journal Article
Yuan, C., Cai, J., Wang, F., He, A., He, B., Chen, Q., & Zuo, Z. (2023). Testing of precast recycled aggregate concrete shear wall with pressed sleeve connection subjected to cyclic loading. Structural Concrete, 24(5), 5887-5908. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202200982

The pressed sleeve connection is a new type of connection technique reported in China recently. To explore the possibility of combining the advantages of pressed sleeve connections and recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) in precast concrete, the seismi... Read More about Testing of precast recycled aggregate concrete shear wall with pressed sleeve connection subjected to cyclic loading.

Cold-formed austenitic stainless steel SHS brace members under cyclic loading: Finite element modelling, design considerations (2023)
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Cho, Y. H., Wang, F., & Kim, T. S. (2023). Cold-formed austenitic stainless steel SHS brace members under cyclic loading: Finite element modelling, design considerations. Steel and Composite Structures, 47(1), 135-145. https://doi.org/10.12989/scs.2023.47.1.135

This study presents a numerical investigation into the hysteretic behavior of cold-formed austenitic stainless steel square hollow section (SHS) brace members using a commercial finite element (FE) analysis software ABAQUS/Standard. The initial/post... Read More about Cold-formed austenitic stainless steel SHS brace members under cyclic loading: Finite element modelling, design considerations.

Seismic performance of circular concrete-filled steel tube columns reinforced with inner latticed steel angles (2023)
Journal Article
Yang, Z. M., Chen, J., Wang, F., & Wang, J. (2023). Seismic performance of circular concrete-filled steel tube columns reinforced with inner latticed steel angles. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 205, Article 107908. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2023.107908

The seismic behavior of circular concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns with inner latticed steel angles under combined axial load and reversed cyclic horizontal load was studied in this paper. A total of 8 specimens was tested, including two CFST... Read More about Seismic performance of circular concrete-filled steel tube columns reinforced with inner latticed steel angles.

Experimental analysis of corroded RC continuous beams rehabilitated by ICCP-SS under unsymmetrical loading (2022)
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Feng, R., He, X., Wang, F., Zeng, J. J., & Zhu, J. H. (2022). Experimental analysis of corroded RC continuous beams rehabilitated by ICCP-SS under unsymmetrical loading. Structures, 46, 1171-1188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.10.110

In this study, a total of 14 corroded reinforced concrete (RC) continuous beams rehabilitated by a dual function system—Impressed Current Cathodic Protection-Structural Strengthening (ICCP-SS) with carbon-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM... Read More about Experimental analysis of corroded RC continuous beams rehabilitated by ICCP-SS under unsymmetrical loading.

Behaviour of S960 Ultra‐high Strength Steel Press‐braked Channel Sections (2022)
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Wang, F., Zhao, O., & Young, B. (2022). Behaviour of S960 Ultra‐high Strength Steel Press‐braked Channel Sections. ce/papers, 5(4), 584-591. https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.1794

This paper reports a comprehensive experimental and numerical study of the cross‐sectional behaviour and resistances of press‐braked S960 ultra‐high strength steel (UHSS) channel section structural members. The experimental study was conducted on eig... Read More about Behaviour of S960 Ultra‐high Strength Steel Press‐braked Channel Sections.

Bending behaviour of corroded RC continuous beams with C-FRCM strengthening system (2022)
Journal Article
Feng, R., Liu, P., Zhang, J., Wang, F., Xu, Y., & Zhu, J. (2022). Bending behaviour of corroded RC continuous beams with C-FRCM strengthening system. Journal of Building Engineering, 60, Article 105229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105229

This paper presents a numerical investigation into the bending behaviour of uncorroded and corroded reinforced concrete (RC) continuous beams with a strengthening system. Finite element analysis (FEA) was performed on ten RC beams considering interfa... Read More about Bending behaviour of corroded RC continuous beams with C-FRCM strengthening system.

Fatigue testing of corroded RC continuous beams strengthened with polarized C-FRCM plate under ICCP-SS dual-function retrofitting system (2022)
Journal Article
Liu, P., Feng, R., Wang, F., Xu, Y., & Zhu, J. H. (2022). Fatigue testing of corroded RC continuous beams strengthened with polarized C-FRCM plate under ICCP-SS dual-function retrofitting system. Structures, 43, 12-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.06.035

The paper presents an experimental investigation into fatigue behaviour of corroded reinforced concrete (RC) continuous beams strengthened by carbon-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM) under a typical dual-function retrofitting system. The... Read More about Fatigue testing of corroded RC continuous beams strengthened with polarized C-FRCM plate under ICCP-SS dual-function retrofitting system.

Experimental and analytical study of hollow section concrete-filled GFRP tubes in bending (2022)
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Chen, J., Zhu, Y., Wang, F., & Feng, B. (2022). Experimental and analytical study of hollow section concrete-filled GFRP tubes in bending. Thin-Walled Structures, 177, Article 109297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2022.109297

The flexural response of hollow section concrete-filled GFRP tubular (HS-CFGT) members has been examined experimentally and reported in this paper. A total of 14 specimens was tested, including four-point bending tests on reduced-scale specimens in t... Read More about Experimental and analytical study of hollow section concrete-filled GFRP tubes in bending.

The behaviour of anchored extended blind bolts in concrete‐filled tubes (2022)
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Tizani, W., Cabrera, M., Mahmood, M., Ninic, J., & Wang, F. (2022). The behaviour of anchored extended blind bolts in concrete‐filled tubes. Steel Construction, 15(S1), 51-58. https://doi.org/10.1002/stco.202100037

Extended Hollo-Bolts (EHBs) are blind bolts that have an extended bolt shank ending in an anchor nut. When used with concrete-filled tubes, the extension and the anchor in the concrete serve to enhance significantly the performance of both connection... Read More about The behaviour of anchored extended blind bolts in concrete‐filled tubes.

Fatigue life of C-FRCM strengthened corroded RC continuous beams under multi-intervention system (2022)
Journal Article
Feng, R., Chen, P. Y., Wang, F., Xu, Y., & Zhu, J. H. (2022). Fatigue life of C-FRCM strengthened corroded RC continuous beams under multi-intervention system. Composite Structures, 290, Article 115512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115512

A new fatigue life prediction model for reinforced concrete (RC) beams is proposed. The model was applied to carbon-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM) strengthened corroded RC beams under the impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) a... Read More about Fatigue life of C-FRCM strengthened corroded RC continuous beams under multi-intervention system.

Computational analysis of axially loaded thin-walled rectangular concrete-filled stainless steel tubular short columns incorporating local buckling effects (2021)
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Ahmed, M., Tran, V. L., Ci, J., Yan, X. F., & Wang, F. (2021). Computational analysis of axially loaded thin-walled rectangular concrete-filled stainless steel tubular short columns incorporating local buckling effects. Structures, 34, 4652-4668. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.10.068

This paper investigates the structural performance of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular (CFSST) columns composed of rectangular and square sections. A fiber-based mathematical model is developed to simulate the nonlinear performance of such col... Read More about Computational analysis of axially loaded thin-walled rectangular concrete-filled stainless steel tubular short columns incorporating local buckling effects.

Testing and numerical modelling of circular CFDST cross-sections with stainless steel outer tubes in bending (2021)
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Wang, F., Young, B., & Gardner, L. (2021). Testing and numerical modelling of circular CFDST cross-sections with stainless steel outer tubes in bending. Engineering Structures, 247, Article 113170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113170

The structural performance of circular concrete-filled double skin tubular (CFDST) cross-sections with stainless steel outer tubes has been examined herein based on experiments and numerical modelling. A laboratory testing programme comprising a tota... Read More about Testing and numerical modelling of circular CFDST cross-sections with stainless steel outer tubes in bending.

Experimental and numerical analysis of preload in Extended Hollo-Bolt blind bolts (2021)
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Cabrera, M., Tizani, W., Ninic, J., & Wang, F. (2021). Experimental and numerical analysis of preload in Extended Hollo-Bolt blind bolts. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 186, Article 106885. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106885

Adequate initial bolt preload is necessary to ensure the strength and stiffness of bolted connections. In this study, an experimental torque control method was used to determine the relationship between tightening torque and preload of nine Extended... Read More about Experimental and numerical analysis of preload in Extended Hollo-Bolt blind bolts.

Behaviour and design of high-strength concrete-filled rectangular ferritic stainless steel tubular (CFFSST) short columns subjected to axial compression (2021)
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Yan, X. F., Hassanein, M. F., Wang, F., & He, M. N. (2021). Behaviour and design of high-strength concrete-filled rectangular ferritic stainless steel tubular (CFFSST) short columns subjected to axial compression. Engineering Structures, 242, Article 112611. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112611

Concrete-filled stainless steel tubes (CFSSTs) are increasingly applied in current composite structures owing to their excellent performance characterized by aesthetic appearance, high corrosion resistance and durability, and ease of maintenance. Com... Read More about Behaviour and design of high-strength concrete-filled rectangular ferritic stainless steel tubular (CFFSST) short columns subjected to axial compression.

Flexural behavior of a novel high-strength RCFST column-to-column connection (2020)
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Mou, B., Li, Y., Wang, F., Pan, W., & Zhao, Y. (2021). Flexural behavior of a novel high-strength RCFST column-to-column connection. Thin-Walled Structures, 159, Article 107274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.107274

Brittle fracture is one of the principal disincentives to limit the use of ultrahigh-strength steels in tall buildings. This paper proposes a novel column-to-column connection without full penetration welding in reinforced concrete-filled steel tubul... Read More about Flexural behavior of a novel high-strength RCFST column-to-column connection.

Pin-ended press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel angle section columns: Testing, numerical modelling and design (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, F., Liang, Y., Zhao, O., & Young, B. (2021). Pin-ended press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel angle section columns: Testing, numerical modelling and design. Engineering Structures, 228, Article 111418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111418

The structural performance and compression resistances of pin-ended press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel (UHSS) angle section columns have been studied based on experiments and numerical modelling, and are reported in the present paper. An exp... Read More about Pin-ended press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel angle section columns: Testing, numerical modelling and design.

Effect of reinforced concrete slab on the flexural behavior of composite beam to column joints: Parameter study and evaluation formulae (2020)
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Mou, B., Zhao, F., Wang, F., & Pan, W. (2021). Effect of reinforced concrete slab on the flexural behavior of composite beam to column joints: Parameter study and evaluation formulae. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 176, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106425

This paper presents a comprehensive numerical and theoretical investigation into the flexural capacities of composite joints with reinforced concrete (RC) slab. The improved 3D (three-dimensional) numerical models were established by MSC. Marc (2012)... Read More about Effect of reinforced concrete slab on the flexural behavior of composite beam to column joints: Parameter study and evaluation formulae.

Compressive behaviour and design of CFDST cross-sections with stainless steel outer tubes (2020)
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Wang, F., Young, B., & Gardner, L. (2020). Compressive behaviour and design of CFDST cross-sections with stainless steel outer tubes. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 170, Article 105942. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.105942

A finite element (FE) investigation into the compressive behaviour of concrete-filled double skin tubular (CFDST) cross-sections with lean duplex and ferritic stainless steel outer tubes is presented. FE models were initially developed and validated... Read More about Compressive behaviour and design of CFDST cross-sections with stainless steel outer tubes.

Experimental and numerical studies of pin-ended press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel channel section columns (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, F., Liang, Y., & Zhao, O. (2020). Experimental and numerical studies of pin-ended press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel channel section columns. Engineering Structures, 215, Article 110629. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110629

Grade S960 ultra-high strength steel is receiving increasing attention owing to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio. However, its application in construction engineering is rather limited due to the lack of adequate design rules, as the current es... Read More about Experimental and numerical studies of pin-ended press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel channel section columns.

Experimental and numerical studies of press-braked S690 high strength steel channel section beams (2020)
Journal Article
Zhang, L., Wang, F., Liang, Y., & Zhao, O. (2020). Experimental and numerical studies of press-braked S690 high strength steel channel section beams. Thin-Walled Structures, 148, Article 106499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.106499

The present paper describes an in-depth experimental and numerical investigation into the flexural responses and strengths of press-braked S690 high strength steel channel section beams bent about the minor principal axes in both the ‘u’ and ‘n’ orie... Read More about Experimental and numerical studies of press-braked S690 high strength steel channel section beams.

CFDST sections with square stainless steel outer tubes under axial compression: Experimental investigation, numerical modelling and design (2020)
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Wang, F., Young, B., & Gardner, L. (2020). CFDST sections with square stainless steel outer tubes under axial compression: Experimental investigation, numerical modelling and design. Engineering Structures, 207, Article 110189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110189

The use of concrete-filled double skin tubular (CFDST) cross-sections for compression members has become increasingly popular in construction. A recently proposed innovative form of CFDST cross-section, ultilising stainless steel for the outer tube,... Read More about CFDST sections with square stainless steel outer tubes under axial compression: Experimental investigation, numerical modelling and design.

Testing and numerical modelling of S960 ultra-high strength steel angle and channel section stub columns (2019)
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Wang, F., Zhao, O., & Young, B. (2020). Testing and numerical modelling of S960 ultra-high strength steel angle and channel section stub columns. Engineering Structures, 204, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109902

A comprehensive experimental and numerical study of the cross-sectional compressive behaviour and resistances of press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel (UHSS) angle and channel section stub columns is reported in this paper. The experimental stu... Read More about Testing and numerical modelling of S960 ultra-high strength steel angle and channel section stub columns.

Flexural behaviour and strengths of press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel channel section beams (2019)
Journal Article
Wang, F., Zhao, O., & Young, B. (2019). Flexural behaviour and strengths of press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel channel section beams. Engineering Structures, 200, Article 109735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109735

A thorough experimental and numerical study of the flexural behaviour and strengths of press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel (UHSS) channel section beams bent about the minor principal axes is reported in this paper. The experimental study was... Read More about Flexural behaviour and strengths of press-braked S960 ultra-high strength steel channel section beams.

Experimental Study of Square and Rectangular CFDST Sections with Stainless Steel Outer Tubes under Axial Compression (2019)
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Wang, F., Young, B., & Gardner, L. (2019). Experimental Study of Square and Rectangular CFDST Sections with Stainless Steel Outer Tubes under Axial Compression. Journal of Structural Engineering, 145(11), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ST.1943-541X.0002408

A comprehensive experimental investigation into the axial compressive response of concrete-filled double skin tubular (CFDST) sections with stainless steel square and rectangular outer tubes is presented. A total of 28 tests was carried out. The expe... Read More about Experimental Study of Square and Rectangular CFDST Sections with Stainless Steel Outer Tubes under Axial Compression.

Experimental and numerical studies of concrete-filled high-chromium stainless steel tube (CFHSST) stub columns (2019)
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He, A., Wang, F., & Zhao, O. (2019). Experimental and numerical studies of concrete-filled high-chromium stainless steel tube (CFHSST) stub columns. Thin-Walled Structures, 144, Article 106273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.106273

The present paper reports a thorough experimental and numerical investigation into the compressive behaviour and load-carrying capacities of concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) stub columns with the outer tubes made of a newly developed high-chromium g... Read More about Experimental and numerical studies of concrete-filled high-chromium stainless steel tube (CFHSST) stub columns.

Compressive testing and numerical modelling of concrete-filled double skin CHS with austenitic stainless steel outer tubes (2019)
Journal Article
Wang, F., Young, B., & Gardner, L. (2019). Compressive testing and numerical modelling of concrete-filled double skin CHS with austenitic stainless steel outer tubes. Thin-Walled Structures, 141, 345-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.04.003

A comprehensive experimental and numerical study of concrete-filled double skin tubular (CFDST) stub columns is presented in this paper. A total of 23 tests was carried out on CFDST specimens with austenitic stainless steel circular hollow section (C... Read More about Compressive testing and numerical modelling of concrete-filled double skin CHS with austenitic stainless steel outer tubes.

Structural performance of concrete-filled double skin tubular beams with eccentric inner tubes (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Wang, F., Young, B., & Gardner, L. (2017). Structural performance of concrete-filled double skin tubular beams with eccentric inner tubes. In Tubular structures XVI: Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium for Tubular Structures (ISTS 2017, 4-6 December 2017, Melbourne, Australia) (117-123). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781351210843-15

Concrete-Filled Double Skin Tubular (CFDST) beams with stainless steel as the outer tube, carbon steel as the inner tube and sandwiched concrete infill between the tubes are presented. Previous studies on CFDST beams have revealed significant enhance... Read More about Structural performance of concrete-filled double skin tubular beams with eccentric inner tubes.