Author: Ben Schafer

Building archetypes are fundamental to exploring and demonstrating the seismic behavior of modern structures. No suitable archetypes or prototypes exist

SDII announced today that the first version of its database on the tested performance of steel deck diaphragms is available.

This comprehensive survey on the tested performance of steel deck diaphragms indicates the expected ductility and overstrength in these critical

Structural models of steel deck often cannot include all the details of the deck itself. In the past engineers have

SDII researchers are assisting on a Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) issue team to develop improved standards for seismic design of diaphragms

The NSF has awarded SDII researchers a three year grant to advance innovation in performance of building diaphragms. The project

Engineers interested in further information on steel diaphragms have a number of resources available to them. All of the SDII

In 2011 SDII investigators Sabelli and Easterling participated in developing a primer on the seismic design of steel deck diaphragms

With the help of the Steel Deck Institute, especially John Mattingly, Bob Paul, and Tom Sputo, and the generous collaboration

The Steel Diaphragm Innovation Initiative (SDII) is a multi-year industry-academic partnership to advance the seismic performance of steel floor and