The NSF has awarded SDII researchers a three year grant to advance innovation in performance of building diaphragms. The project
Web resources for steel deck diaphragms
Engineers interested in further information on steel diaphragms have a number of resources available to them. All of the SDII
Primer on steel deck diaphragms
In 2011 SDII investigators Sabelli and Easterling participated in developing a primer on the seismic design of steel deck diaphragms
Past Performance of Tested Steel Deck Diaphragms
With the help of the Steel Deck Institute, especially John Mattingly, Bob Paul, and Tom Sputo, and the generous collaboration
What is the Steel Diaphragm Innovation Initiative?
The Steel Diaphragm Innovation Initiative (SDII) is a multi-year industry-academic partnership to advance the seismic performance of steel floor and