Experimental and theoretical study on fully-bolted inter-module connections in modular steel frames

Key Points

• Modular steel frames showed enhanced stability with fully-bolted inter-module connections, indicating potential design improvements.
• A significant finding was the increased load-bearing capacity of 15% compared to traditional methods.
• The study employed both experimental methods and theoretical analysis to assess connection performance.
• This work indicates that bolted connections may provide superior structural integrity in modular designs.