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Case study highlights the adaptability of a novel steel joint system for building reuse and modification.
The European CONNECT4C project is focused on the development of innovative steel joints that boost the reusability of steel buildings from the design stage. These joints include demountable column splices, adaptable moment‐resisting joints, and modular pinned connections. The CONNECT4C system also features an optimized modular grid that eases the decision‐making process while allowing for remarkable flexibility. This paper showcases the CONNECT4C system using a practical application. A small demonstration building is first designed with the system's philosophy, then disassembled and, subsequently, reassembled, modifying the spans and floor heights using the same basic elements (beams, columns, and connections). The paper focuses only on geometrical adaptability, including a description of the components' capabilities that make it possible, highlighting the large level of adaptability of the system and its potential for reuse.
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