Abstract:Advantages of Cold Formed Steel (CFS) structures are now well known all over the world. The new goal is represented by the improvement of structural performances, in order to build higher and safer constructions in seismic area. To this aim, in the framework of an Italian project in cooperation with Lamieredil S.p.A. company, the University of Naples "Federico II" developed a new Lateral Force Resisting System (LFRS), made of CFS frame braced by Ultra High Strength (UHS) steel bars in "V" configuration. Three … Show more
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