For over a century, wood pole structures have been used to support overhead powerlines. Over time, as the utility industry expanded, the basic wood pole structure has evolved, but regardless of ...

The beam-column connection, a critical component in frame structures, transfers bending moments and shear forces between beams and columns. Prior to the Northridge earthquake, welded connections ...

Masonry infills are among the most seismically vulnerable components in reinforced concrete frame structures. One promising mitigation strategy involves the use of rubber joints, which has shown ...

Modern transmission line projects face several challenges with different priorities than projects in the past. There is now more emphasis on reducing environmental impacts, producing aesthetically ...