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Evaluation of Connection Systems in Modular Constructions

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 Evaluation of Connection Systems in Modular Constructions
Sagiroglu, Merve1 and Memari, Ali2
1
Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum 25040, Turkey
2
Penn State University, University Park, PA 16801, US

Modular buildings are developed as an alternative to conventional on-site construction

because of more predictable costs and faster construction. While the use of modular buildings is
increasing rapidly and this construction system is becoming more popular, research activities on
structural components and materials used in modules, analysis and design methods and connection
systems in the modular building are needed and are continuing. Modular construction aims to
optimize the use of materials, while forming spaces comparable in size to conventional
construction and to offer benefits of installation speed. The modules act as the primary structural
system of the building, while another stabilization system such as stair or elevation core can be
used as well. Modules transfer gravity loads and resist lateral loads through the module-to-module
connections. Therefore, the connections must be strong enough and have inherent ductility to
transfer loads from one module to another and accommodate building deformation under gravity
and lateral loads.
The presentation will introduce commonly used connection systems in several types of
modular construction. As modular systems are seldom used in high-rise building construction and
because of limitations of structural and module-to-module connection systems, they are rather used
in shorter than 7-8 stories. The presentation will explore the nature of these limitations and offer
suggestion for improved structural-connection systems that provide desirable levels of strength,
stiffness and ductility. In particular, the presentation discusses the possibility of using distributed
isolation system as one option in such solution schemes.

Biography

Dr. Merve Sağıroğlu is an Assistant Professor at Erzurum Technical University, Turkey. She
received her Ph.D in Civil Engineering in 2013, from Atatürk University in Turkey. Currently, she
is doing postdoctoral studies in the Architectural Engineering Department at Penn State University
in the United States. She supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of
Turkiye, in the framework of Postdoctoral Research Scholarship Programme.

Dr. Ali Memari is a Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering and the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Hankin Chair in Residential Construction and the
Director of Pennsylvania Housing Research Center at Penn State University.

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