@inproceedings{92c2f4d419ec40bca32b36df2da81a6f,
title = "Intermeshing: A new concept for rapid steel erection",
abstract = "Three-dimensional intermeshing of steel enabled by advanced digital manufacturing holds the potential to radically change how steel bridges and buildings are connected. This paper presents the concept of the first universal structural steel connection in over 100 years. The proposed Intermeshed Steel Connection (ISC) exploits recent advances in steel cutting technologies and robotics to shape member ends precisely. This vastly reduces on-site bolting and welding. Forces are transferred through common bearing surfaces at multiple contact points. The new connection is designed to accelerate structural steel deployment and offer better disassembly options. This paper introduces the geometry, manufacturing, and initial analysis of the connection approach, which holds the potential to be robust, secure, scalable, and faster to erect.",
keywords = "Connections, Disassembly, Erection, Manufacturing, Structural Steel",
author = "Salam Al-Sabah and Laefer, {Debra F.} and Linh Truong-Hong",
note = "Funding Information: This work generously funded with support from Enterprise Ireland CF20160454 – SSC and Science Foundation Ireland SFI/15/US/B3234. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 20th Congress of IABSE, New York City 2019: The Evolving Metropolis - Report. All rights reserved.; 20th IABSE Congress, New York City 2019: The Evolving Metropolis ; Conference date: 04-09-2019 Through 06-09-2019",
year = "2019",
language = "English (US)",
series = "20th Congress of IABSE, New York City 2019: The Evolving Metropolis - Report",
publisher = "International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)",
pages = "187--194",
booktitle = "20th Congress of IABSE, New York City 2019",
}