Book

1. Yu, C., (2016). “Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction.” Woodhead Publishing Limited, Elsevier. ISBN 9780081009604. (Editor and Chapter Author)

Book Chapters

3.      Rahman, N., Chen, H., Yu, C., (2020). “Chapter 9 Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.” Structural Engineering Handbook by Mahamid, Gaylord and Gayload, Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9781260115987. 
2.      Yu, C., Chen, H., (2016). “Chapter 2 Recent Code Development and Design Standards for Cold-Formed Steel Structures.” Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Elsevier. ISBN 9780081009604. 
1.      Yu, C., Zhang, W., (2016). “Chapter 3 AISI Design Procedures and Practical Examples for Cold-Formed Steel Structures.” Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Elsevier. ISBN 9780081009604. 

Refereed Journal Articles

72.   Zhang, W.*, Liu, Y.*, Xu, X.*, Yu, C. ^! (2022). “Improved Shear Design Method of Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angles,” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 188 (2022) 107045. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.107045.

71.   Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Lan, X.*, Yu, C.^! (2021). “Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls with In-Frame Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-15 541X.0003182.

70.   Yu, C.^!, Tian, Y.*, Yan, W., Zhang, W.* (2021). “Novel Energy Dissipation Bracing Designed for Corrugated Sheet Sheathed Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003147.

69.   Liu, X. ^!, Meng, K., Zhang, A., Zhu, T., Yu, C. (2021). “Bearing Capacity of H-Section Beam Wrapped with Ceramsite Concrete.” Steel and Composite Structures, Vol, 40, No. 5 (2021), September 10, 2021, Pages 679-696. https://doi.org/10.12989/scs.2021.40.5.679.

68.   Xie, Z.*, Zhang, W^!*., Chen, T., Zhou, D., Shi, L., Yu, C. (2021). “Comparative Analysis and Design Method of Shear Strength for Hybrid SPR-SDS Joints in Thin-Walled Steel Structures.” Elsevier, Structures, Vol 33, October 2021, 4313-4329. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.07.003.

67.   Zhao, Y., Yu, C., Chen, S., Jian, Z., Zhang, W.^! (2021). “Shear Performance of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls with High-Aspect-Ratios.” Elsevier, Structures, Vol 33, October 2021, 1193-1206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.05.011.

66.   Zhang, J., Li^!*, X., Yu, C., Cao, W. (2021). “Cyclic Behavior of High-Strength Concrete Shear Walls with High-Strength Reinforcements and Boundary CFST Columns.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 182 (2021), July 2021, 106692, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106692.

65.   Zhang, W.*, Xu, X.*, Liu, Y.*, Yu, C.^!, Liu X., Xie, Z. (2021). “High-Strength Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall with Steel Sheet Sheathing.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures, 162 (2021), May 2021, 107584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2021.107584

64.   Xie, Z.*^!, Zhang, A., Yan, W., Zhang, Y., Mu, T.*, Yu, C. (2021). “Study on Shear Performance and Calculation Method for Self-pierce Riveted Joints in Galvanized Steel Sheet.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures. 161 (2021), April 2021, 107490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2021.107490

63.   Zhan, X, Liu, X.^!, Feng, S., Yu, C. (2021). “Seismic Performance of a Square HSS Column to H-section Beam Bolted Connection with Double Cover Plate.” Elsevier, Engineering Structures, Volume 131, 15 March 2021, 111729, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111729.

62.   Zhang, A., Liu, X.^!, Wang, Y., Yu, C., Bai, Z., Ha, T. * (2021). “Static Performance of Slidable Bolt-Assembly Truss-to-Column Connection with Oversized Bolt Holes.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 176 (2021), January 2021, 106374, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106374.

61.   Liu, X.^!, Chen, G., Xu, L., Yu, C., Jiang, Z. (2021). “Seismic Performance of Blind-Bolted Joints for Square Steel Tube Columns under Bending-Shear.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 176 (2021), January 2021, 106395, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106395.

60.   Zhao, Q.^!, Qiu, J., Zhao, Y., Yu, C., Li, Z., (2020) “Estimating Fundamental Period of Corrugated Steel Plate Shear Walls.” KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. 24, 3023-3033(2020), October 2020, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12205-020-2305-2.

59.   Zhan, J.^!, Li, X., Cao, W., Yu, C. (2020). “Seismic Behavior of Composite Shear Walls Incorporating High-Strength Materials and CFST Boundary Elements.” Elsevier, Engineering Structures, Vol 220, 1 October 2020, 110994.

58.   Xie, Z.^!*, Zhang, A, Yan, W., Zhang, Y., Yu, C., Mu, T. (2020). “The Shear Behavior and Calculation Method of Self-Piercing Riveted Connections on Thin-Waled Steel Sheets.” Engineering Mechanics. Vol. 37, No. 6, June 2020. DOI: 10.6052/j.issn.1000-4750.2019.12.0793. (In Chinese)

57.   Liu, X.^!, Wang, Y., Cui, X., Yu, C., Bai, Z. (2020). “Seismic Performance of Bolted Beam-To-Column Connection with Rib-Stiffened Splicing Plate.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 174 (2020) 106300.

56.   Liu, X.^!, Feng, S., Shang, Z., Yu, C., Bai, Z. (2020). “Performance of Prestressed T-Type Self-Centering Energy-Dissipation Brace.” Elsevier, Engineering Structures. 223 (2020), 15 November 2020, 111174, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111174.

55.   Xie, Z^!*, Zhang, A., Yan, W., Zhang, Y., Yu, C., Mu, T. (2020). “Research on Shear Behavior and Calculation Method for the Screw-Rivet Hybrid Connection in Cold-Formed Thin-Walled Steel.” Journal of Building Structures. Vol. 41, No. 10, Oct. 2020. DOI:10.14006/j.jzjgxb.2019.0899. (In Chinese)

54.   Liu, X.^!, Zhang, A., Wang, Y., Shang Z., Yu, C., Bai, Z. (2020). “Seismic Behavior of an X-Deployed Cable-Braced Bolt-Assembly Steel Frame.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 170 July 2020, 106132, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106132.

53.   Zhang, X. ^!, Xie, Z.*, Song, L.*, Yan, W., Yu, C. (2020). “Feasibility Research on the Application of Self-Piercing-Riveted Connection in Cold-formed Steel Structures.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 168 (2020) 105957.

52.   Zhao, J.^!, Yu, C., Sun, K. (2019). “Tests and Direct Strength Design on Cold-Formed Steel Channel Beams with Web Holes.” Engineering Structures, Vol 184 (2019), 434-446.

51.   Song, L.*^!, Yu, C., Tan, Q., Yan, W., Xie, Z.* (2019). “Flexural Behavior Investigation of the CFS Truss Beams with Self-Piercing Riveted Connection.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Vol 156, May 2019, 28-45.

50.   Liu, X.^!, Cui, F., Zhan, X., Yu, C., Jiang, Z. (2019). “Seismic Performance of Bolted Connection of H-Beam to HSS-Column with Web End-Plate.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 156 (2019) 167-181.

49.   Zhang, W.*, Yu, C.^!, Mahdavian, M.* (2019). “Seismic Performance of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall using Corrugated Sheathing with Slits.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering. 145(4), April 2019.

48.   Zhao, J. ^!, Yu, C. (2019). “Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation of G550 High Strength Cold-Formed Steel Z-Section Members under Pure Bending and Moment Gradient.” International Journal of Steel Structures. Vol. 19, Issue 2, pp 366-380, April 2019.

47.   Yan, W., Mu, T.*, Xie, Z.*, Yu, C.^! (2019). “Experimental Investigation of Typical Connections for Fabricated Cold-Formed Steel Structures.” Advances in Structural Engineering. Vol. 22(1) 141-155.

46.   Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Yu, C.^! (2018). “Different Slit Configuration in Corrugated Sheathing of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Vol 150, November 2018, 430-441.

45.   Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Yu, C.^! (2018). “Lateral Strength and Deflection of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall using Corrugated Sheathing.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Vol 148, September 2018, 399-408.

44.   Qiu, J., Zhao, Q.^!, Yu, C., Li, Z., (2018). “Experimental Studies on Cyclic Behavior of Corrugated Steel Plate Shear Walls.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol. 144, Issue 11 (November 2018).

43.   Zhang, J. ^!, Zheng, W., Yu, C., Cao, W. (2018). “Shaking Table Test of RC Coupled Shear Walls with Single Layer of Web Reinforcement and Inclined Steel Bars.” Advances in Structural Engineering. 21(15), 2282-2298.

42.   Xie, Z.*, Yan, W., Yu, C.^!, Mu, T.*, Song, L.* (2018). “Experimental Investigation of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls with Self-Piercing Riveted Connections.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures. Vol 131 (2018) 1-15.

41.   Xu, L. ^!, Zhang, S., Yu, C. (2018). “Determination of Equivalent Rigidities of Cold-Formed Steel Floor Systems for Vibration Analysis, Part II: Evaluation of the Fundamental Frequency.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures. 132 (2018) 1-15.

40.   Xie, Z.*, Yan, W. ^!, Yu, C., Mu, T., Song, L. (2018). “Improved Shear Strength Design of Cold-Formed Steel Connection with Single Self-Piercing Rivet.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures. 131 (2018) 708-717.

39.   Yu, C.^!, Zhang, W.*, Yu, G.*, Wang, J.* (2018). “Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall using Corrugated Steel Sheathing with Slits.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol 144, Issue 8 - August 2018.

38.   Xie, Z.*, Yan, W., Yu, C.^!, Mu, T.*, Song, L. (2018). “Tensile Capacity of Self-Piercing Rivet Connections in Thin-Walled Steel Structures.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 144 (2018) 211-220.

37.   Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Yousof, M.*, Yu, C.^! (2018). “Testing and Design of Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angles in Tension: Pull-Over and Serviceability.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures. 124 (2018) 13-19.

36.   Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Yu, C.^!, (2017). “Recent Development on Seismic Performance of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls with Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” Progress in Steel Building Structures, Vol. 19, No. 6, December 2017. (in Chinese)

35.   Yu, C.^!, Vora, H.*, (2017) “A Pilot Study on Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Assemblies with Corrugated Sheathing.” International Journal of Structural Engineering, 2017, 8(3), 272-288.

34.   Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Li, Y., Yu, C.^! (2017). “Seismic Performance Evaluation of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls using Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol 143 (11), November 2017.

33.   Yan, W., Xie, Z.*, Yu, C.^!, Song, L., He, H. (2017). “Experimental Investigation on Self-Piercing Rivet Connections in Thin-Walled Steel Structures.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 133 (2017) 231-240.

32.   Yu, C.^!, Yousof, M.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Zhang, W.* (2017). “Design of Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angles in Compression.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol. 143, Issue 6, June 2017.

31.   Yang, Q., Lu, X. ^!, Yu, C., Gu, D. (2017). “Experimental Study and Finite Element Analysis of Energy Dissipating Outriggers.” Advances in Structural Engineering. Vol 20, Issue 8, 1196-1209, 2017.

30.   Zhang, W.*, Madsavian, M.*, Li, Y., Yu, C.^! (2017). “Experiments and Simulations of Cold-Formed Steel Wall Assemblies using Corrugated Steel Sheathing subjected to Shear and Gravity Loads.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol. 143, Issue 3, March 2017.

29.   Yu, C.^!, Yu, G.* (2016). “Experimental Investigation of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall using Corrugated Steel Sheathing with Circular Holes.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 142, Issue 12, December 2016.

28.   B.W. Schafer ^!, D. Ayhan, J. Leng, P. Liu, D. Padilla-Llano, K.D. Peterman, M. Stehman, S.G. Buonopane, M. Eatherton, R. Madsen, B. Manley, C.D. Moen, N. Nakata, C. Rogers, and C. Yu. (2016). “Seismic Response and Engineering of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Buildings.” Elsevier, Structures, Vol 8, Part 2, Pages 197-212, November 2016.

27.   Yu, C.^!, Yousof, M.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Zhang, W.* (2016). “Behavior and Design of Thin-Walled Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angles subjected to Shear Load.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 142, Issue 7, July 2016.

26.   Dara, M.*, Yu, C.^! (2016). “Direct Strength Method for Web Crippling of Cold-Formed Steel C- and Z- Sections Subjected to One-Flange Loading.” Journal of Steel Structure and Construction, OMICS International, 1: 105. doi:10.4172/jssc.1000105.

25.   Zhang J.^!, Dong, H., Cao, W., Yu, C., Chi, Y. (2016). “Shaking Table Tests of Low-Rise Shear Walls Made of Recycled Aggregate Concrete.” Structural Engineering International, IABSE. Vol. 26, Number 1, pp. 62-73(12), February 2016.

24    Lu, X.^!, Xie, L., Yu, C., Lu X., (2016). “Development and Application of a Simplified Model for the Design of a Super-Tall Mega-Braced Frame-Core Tube Building.” Elsevier, Engineering Structures, 110 (2016) 116-126.

23.   Tian, H.W., Li, Y.Q. ^!, Yu, C.  (2015). “Testing of Steel Sheathed Cold-Formed Steel Trussed Shear Walls.” Thin-Walled Structures, 09/2015; 94(2015), 280-292.

22.   Yu, C.^!, Li, C.* (2015). “Behavior and Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls using Composite Panels.” Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol 18, No. 7 (2015), 1063-1070.

21.   Zhang, J.^!, Cao, W., Meng, S., Yu, C., Dong, H. (2014). “Shaking Table Experimental Study of Recycled Concrete Frame-Shear Wall Structures.” Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, Springer, June 2014, 13(2):257-267.

20.   Zhang, J. ^!, Cao, W., Yu, C., Dong, H. (2014). “Shake Table Test of Reinforced Concrete Wall Structure with Concealed Bracings.” Structures and Buildings, ICE Publishing. Vol. 167, Issue 10, October 2014, 598-609.

19.   Balh, N., DaBreo, J., Ong-Tone, C., El-Saloussy, K., Yu, C., Rogers, C.A. ^! (2014). “Design of Steel Sheathed Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls.” Thin-Walled Structures 75 (2014), 76-86.

18.   Yanagi, N.*, Yu, C. ^! (2014). “Effective Strip Method for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall with Steel Sheet Sheathing.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 140, Issue 4, April 2014.

17.   Ahmadi, M., Zhang, H. ^!, Yu, C., Wahrmund, J. (2014). “Determining Elastic and Shear Moduli of cold-Formed Steel at Elevated Temperatures Using a New Sonic Resonance Method.” Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, Volume 29, No. 1, 1-13.

16.   Yu, C. ^!, Panyanouvong, M.X.* (2013). “Bearing Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Bolted Connections with a Gaps.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures, 67 (2013), 110-115.

15.   De Leon, D. ^!, Reyes, A., Yu, C. (2013). “Probabilistic Assessment of the Structural Safety of Bolted and Welded Connection for Seismic Zones.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 88 (2013), 15-20.

14.   Yu, C. ^!, Xu, K.*, (2013). “Shear Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Sheet in Bolted Connections Using Oversized Holes.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering, 139 (2013), 860-864.

13.   Zhao, Y.*, Yan, W., Yu, C. ^! (2012). “Experimental Study of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Assemblies with Tapping Corrugated Sheet Steel Sheathing.” Earthquake Resistant Engineering and Retrofitting, 6 (2012), 87-92.

12.   Law, K.*, Zhao, Y.*, Yan, W., Yu, C. ^! (2012). “Simplified Method for Critical Elastic Distortional Buckling of Cold-Formed Steel C and Z Sections.” Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol 15, No. 12, (2012), 2013-2019.

11.   Yu, C. ^! (2012). “Cold-Formed Steel Flexural Member with Edge Stiffened Holes: Behavior, Optimization, and Design.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 71 (2012), 210-218.

10.   Yu, C. ^!, Yan, W. (2011). “Determining Distortional Buckling Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Flexural C and Z Sections Using Effective Width Method Thin-Walled Structures.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures, Volume 49, Issue 2, (2011), 233-238.

9.     Yu, C. ^!, Xu, K.*, Sheerah, I.* (2011). “Bearing Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Bolted Connections Using Oversized Holes without Washers.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering, 137 (2011), 156-159.

8.     Yu, C. ^!, Chen, Y.* (2011). “Detailing Recommendations for 1.83-m Wide Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls with Steel Sheathing.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 67 (2011), 93-101.

7.     Yu, C. ^! (2010). “Shear Resistance of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls with 0.686-mm, 0.762-mm, and 0.838-mm Steel Sheet Sheathing.” Elsevier, Engineering Structures, 32 (2010), 1522-1529.

6.     Yu, C. ^! (2010). “Distortional Buckling Of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Studs Under Uplift Force.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering, 136 (3), 317-323.

5.     Yu, C. ^!, Schafer, B.W. (2007). “Simulation of Cold-Formed Steel Beams in Local and Distortional Buckling with Applications to the Direct Strength Method.” Elsevier, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 63(5), 581-590.

4.     Yu, C. ^!, Schafer, B.W. (2007). “Effect of Longitudinal Stress Gradient on the Elastic Buckling of Thin Plates.” ASCE, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 133(4), 452-463.

3.     Yu, C. ^!, Schafer, B.W. (2006). “Effect of Longitudinal Stress Gradient on the Ultimate Strength of Thin Plates.” Elsevier, Thin-Walled Structures, 44 (7), 787-799.

2.     Yu, C. ^!, Schafer, B.W. (2006). “Distortional Buckling Tests on Cold-Formed Steel Beams.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering, 132 (4), 515-528.

1.     Yu, C., Schafer, B.W.^! (2003). “Local Buckling Tests on Cold-Formed Steel Beams.” ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering, 129 (12), 1596-1606.

 

Conference Papers

(* student advised)

57.   Xu, X*, Zhang, W., Yu, C., (2021). “The Design and Development of Lightweight Composite Panels for Rigid Wall Shelters.” Proceedings of 2021Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Virtual Conference, April 13-16, 2021.

56.   Zhang, W.*, Yu, C., Mahdavian, M.*, Lan, X* (2020). “Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls with In-Frame Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” Proceedings of the 2020 CFSRC Colloquium, October 20, 2020.

55.   Yu, C., Tian, Y., Yan, Z., (2020). “Shear Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Flexural Members Connected Using Clip Angles.” Proceedings of 2020 SSRC Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Atlanta, GA, April 21-24, 2020 (Conference cancelled due to Covid).

54.   Yu, C., (2019). “The Design of Clip Angle Connectors in Cold-Formed Steel Framing.” ASCE Structures Congress, Orlando, FL, April 25-27, 2019. (Abstract and Presentation)

53.   Artman, J.*, Yu, C., (2019). “The Design and Development of Lightweight Composite Panels for Rigid Wall Shelters.” ASCE Structures Congress, Orlando, FL, April 25-27, 2019. (Abstract and Presentation, Section Chair)

52.   Artman, J.*, Yu, C., (2018). “The Design and Development of Lightweight Composite Panels for Rigid Wall Shelters.” Proceedings of the 24^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, November 7-8, 2018.

51.   Zhang, W.*, Yan, Z.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Yousof, M.*, Yu, C., (2018). “Tensile Strength and Serviceability of Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angles.” Proceedings of the 24^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, November 7-8, 2018.

50.   Yu, C., Yan, Z.*, Zhang, W.*, (2018). “Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angle in Combined Bending and Shear Loading.” Proceedings of the 24^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, November 7-8, 2018.

49.   Zhdanov, D., Yu, C., (2018). “Recent Trends in the Use of Cold-Formed Steel Profiles in the US Construction Industry,” Perspective Directions of Innovative Development of Construction Industry and Engineering Training, Brest, Belarus, October 25-26, 2018, pp. 137-143 (in Russian).

48.   Lan, X.*, Yu, C., Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.* (2018). “Seismic Performance Evaluation of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls using In-Frame Corrugated Steel Sheets.” Proceedings of Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Baltimore, MD, April 11-13, 2018.

47.   Zheng, W.*, Li, Y., Yu, C. (2017). “Testing and Numerical Analysis on Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls Using Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” 2017 Modular and Offsite Construction Submit & the 2^nd International Symposium on Industrialized Construction Technology, Shanghai, China, Nov. 10-12, 2017.

46.   Mahdavian, M.*, Lan, X.*, Zhang, W.*, Yu, C. (2017). “Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls using Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” 2017 CFSEI EXPO and Annual Meeting, Fort Worth, TX, May 21-23, 2017. (Presentation Only)

45.   Artman, J.*, Derrick, N.*, Martinez, N., Yu, C., Mukherjee, S. (2017). “Light Weight Composite Structures for Advanced Tactical Shelters.” 2017 CFSEI EXPO and Annual Meeting, Fort Worth, TX, May 21-23, 2017. (Presentation Only)

44.   Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M., Li, Y., Yu, C. (2017). “Finite Element Analysis on Shear Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls Using Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” Proceedings of Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, San Antonio, TX, March 22-24, 2017.

43.   Johnson, A.*, Smith, B., Moen, C., Yu, C. (2017). “A Stud on the System Reliability of Cold-Formed Steel Roof Trusses.” Proceedings of Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, San Antonio, TX, March 22-24, 2017.

42.   Jia, P.*, Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Derrick, N.*, Yu, C. (2016). “Behavior of Steel Sheet Sheathed Cold-Formed Steel Walls Subjected to Combined Lateral and Vertical Loads.” Proceedings of the 23^rd International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Baltimore, MD, November 9-10, 2016.

41.   Zhang, W.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Li, Y, Yu, C. (2016). “Simulating the Seismic Performance of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Buildings using Corrugated Sheet Shear Walls.” Proceedings of the 23^rd International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Baltimore, MD, November 9-10, 2016.

40.   Mahdavian, M.*, Zhang, W.*, Yu, C. (2016). “Sheathing Overlapping and Attachment Methods for Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls with Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” Proceedings of the 23^rd International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Baltimore, MD, November 9-10, 2016.

39.   Johnson, A.*, Ramirez, R.*, Yu, C. (2016). “Advancing BIM for Cold-Formed Steel Structures.” Proceedings of the 23^rd International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Baltimore, MD, November 9-10, 2016.

38.   Yu, C., Yousof, M.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Zhang, W.* (2016). “Screw Connections in Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angles Subjected to Uplift Forces.” Keynote presentation, 2^nd World Congress and Exhibition on Construction and Steel Structure, Las Vegas, NV, September 22-24, 2016. (Abstract only)

37.   Mahdavian, M.*, Zhang, W.*, Ding, Chu, Moen, C., Yu, C. (2016). “Cyclic Simulation of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls with Corrugated Steel Sheathing.” Proceedings of Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Orlando, FL, April 12-15, 2016.

36.   Bagheri, A.*, Kondapally, S.*, Bostanci, H., Foster, P.R., Yu, C. (2016), “Visualization and Simulation of an Innovative Rotary Displacer Stirling Machine Operation,” Proc. 2016 ASEE-GSW Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX, March 6-8, 2016.

35.   Zhang, W.*, Wang, J.*, Mahdavian, M.*, Yu, C. (2016). “Seismic Performance of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Buildings using Corrugated Sheet Shear Walls.” Proceedings of the 2016 ASCE Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress, Phoenix, AZ, February 14-17, 2016.

34.   Yu, C., Yousof, M.* (2015). “Behavior and Design of Thin-Walled Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angles subjected to Compression Load.” Proceedings of the IJSSD Symposium on Progress in Structural Stability and Dynamics, Lisbon, Portugal, July 22-24, 2015.

33.   Yu, C., Vora, H.*, Li, C.* (2015). “High-Strength Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls Sheathed with Noncombustible Panels.” Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Lisbon, Portugal, July 22-24, 2015.

32.   Yu, C., Yu, G.*, Wang, J.* (2015). “Optimization of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Sheathed with Corrugated Steel Sheets: Experiments and Dynamic Analysis.” Proceedings of the 2015 ASCE Structures Congress, Portland, OR, April 23-24, 2015.

31.   Yu, C., Yousof, M.*, Mahdavian, M.* (2015). “Behavior and Design of Thin-Walled Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angles Subjected to Shear Load.” Proceedings of Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Nashville, TN, March 24-27, 2015.

30.   Yu, C., Yu, G.*, Wang, J.* (2014). “Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Sheathed with Corrugated Steel Sheets: Experiments and Dynamics Analysis.” Proceedings of the 22^st International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, November 5-6, 2014.

29.   Schafer, B.W., Ayhan, D., Leng, J., Liu, P.*, Padilla-Lllano D., Peterman, K.D., Stehman, M., Buonopane, S.G., Eatherton, M., Madsen R., Manley, B., Moen, C.D., Nakata, N., Yu, C. (2014). “The CFS-NEES Effort: Advancing Cold-Formed Steel Earthquake Engineering.” Proceedings of 10^th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Anchorage, AK, July 21-25, 2014.

28.   Choy, M.Y.*, Jia, X.F.*, Yuan, X.*, Zhou, J.*, Wang, H.S.*, Yu, C. (2014). “Direct Strength Method for Web Crippling of Cold-Formed Steel C- and Z- Sections Subjected to Two-Flange Loading.” Proceedings of Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Toronto, Canada, March 25-28, 2014.

27.   Yu, C., Li, C.*, Elliott, C. (2014). “Behavior and Design of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls using Structural Composite Panels.” Proceedings of the 2014 ASCE Structures Congress, Boston MA, April 3-4, 2014.

26.   Yanagi, N.*, Yu, C. (2013). “Effective Strip Model for Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall using Steel Sheet Sheathing.” Proceedings of the 21^st International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, April 2013.

25.   Liu, P.*, Peterman, K.D., Yu, C., Schafer, B.W. (2012). “Characterization of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Behaviors under Cyclic Loading for the CFS-NEES Building.” Proceedings of the 21^st International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, October 2012.

24.   Yu, C., Moen, C. (2012). “The 1^st Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design.” Proceedings of the 21^st International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, October 2012.

23.   Kuo, C.-C., Johnson, J. L., and Yu, C. (2012). “Selection of Delivery System, Contract Type, and Incentive/Disincentive Strategy for Highway Construction Projects in the United States.” Proceeding of the 6th International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, July 14-18, Xi'an, China, 109-111.

22.   Yanagi, N.*, Yu, C. (2012). “Cold-Formed Steel Sheet Sheathed Shear Walls in Mid-Rise Construction.” Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Grapevine, TX, April 2012.

21.   Yu, C., Chao, L.* (2012). “Experimental Investigation of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls Sheathed with Steel-Gypsum Composite Panels.” Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Grapevine, TX, April 2012.

20.   Liu, P.*, Peterman, K.D., Yu, C., Schafer, B.W. (2012). “Cold-formed steel shear walls in ledger-framed buildings.” Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Grapevine, Texas, April 2012.

19.   Law, K,* Zhao, Y.*, Yu, C., Yan, W. (2011). “Simplified Methods for Determining the Critical Elastic Buckling Load of Thin-Walled Cold-Formed Steel Sections.” Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2011.

18.   Yu, C., Chen, Y.* (2010). “Experimental Investigation on 6 Feet Wide Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Walls with Steel Sheet Sheathing.” Proceedings of the 20^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, November 2010.

17.   Yu, C. (2010). “Appropriate Adjustment Method for Experimental Results of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls Sheathed with Steel Sheets.” Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Orlando, FL, May 2010.

16.   Moen, C. D., Yu, C. (2010). “Elastic Buckling of Thin-Walled Structural Components with Edge-Stiffened Holes.” Proceedings of the 51^st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Orlando, FL, April 2010.

15.   Yu, C., Huang, Z., Vora, H.* (2009). “Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Assemblies with Corrugated Sheet Steel Sheathing”, Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference, Structural Stability Research Council, Phoenix, AZ, April 2009.

14.   Vora, H.*, Yu, C. (2008). “Pilot Research on Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Assemblies with Corrugated Sheet Steel Sheathing.” Proceedings of the 19^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, October 2008.

13.   Yu, C., (2008). “Shear Resistance of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Assemblies with 0.027-.0.030-,0.033-inch Sheet Steel Sheathing.” Proceedings of the 19^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, October 2008.

12.   Yu, C., Sheerah, I.* (2008). “Cold-Formed Steel Bolted Connections without Washers on Oversized Holes: Shearing and Bearing Failures in Sheets.” Proceedings of the 19^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, October 2008.

11.   Yu, C. (2008). “A Unique Buckling Mode for Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall with Sheet Steel Sheathing.” Proceedings of the 5^th Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Sydney, Australia, June 2008.

10.   Yu, C. (2008). “Cold-Formed Steel C-Sections with Edge Stiffened Perforations: Optimization, Behavior, and Design.” Proceedings of the 5^th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures, Brisbane, Australia, June 2008.

9.     Yu, C. (2007). “Behavior and Design of Cold-Formed Steel Joists with Edge Stiffened Perforations.” Proceedings of the Annual Technical Session and Meeting, Structural Stability Research Council, New Orleans, LA, April 2007.

8.     Yu, C., Schafer, B.W. (2006). “Finite Element Modeling of Cold-Formed Steel Beams: Validation and Application.” Proceedings of the 18^th International Specialty Conference Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Orlando, FL, October 2006.

7.     Yu, C., Lokie, T.* (2006). “Effective Width Method Based Design for Distortional Buckling of Cold-Formed Steel Beams.” Proceedings of the 18^th International Specialty Conference Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Orlando, FL, October 2006.

6.     Yu, C., Schafer, B. W. (2006) “Stability of Thin Plates under Longitudinal Stress Gradient.” Proceedings of the Annual Technical Session and Meeting, Structural Stability Research Council, San Antonio, TX, February 2006.

5.     Ádány, S., Yu, C., Schafer, B. (2005) “Local and Distortional Buckling Resistance of Cold-Formed Steel Beams: Eurocode 3 in the light of (i) Experimental Research and (ii) Other Design Codes.” Proceedings of the EUROSTEEL 2005 Conference, Maastricht, Netherlands, June 8-10, 2005.

4.     Yu, C., Schafer, B.W. (2004). “Distortional Buckling Tests on Cold-Formed Steel Beams.” Proceedings of the 17^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Orlando, FL, 2004.

3.     Yu, C., Schafer, B.W. (2004). “Stress Gradient Effect on the Buckling of Thin Plates.” Proceedings of the 17^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Orlando, FL, 2004.

2.     Yu, C., Schafer, B.W. (2003). “Analysis and Testing of Cold-Formed Steel Beams.” Proceedings of the Advances in Structures: Steel, Concrete, Composite and Aluminum - ASSCCA’03, Sydney, Australia.

1.     Yu, C., Schafer, B.W. (2002). “Local Buckling Tests on Cold-Formed Steel Beams.” Proceedings of the 16^th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Orlando, FL, 2002.

Published Technical Reports

10.   Yeganeh, B., Yu, C. (2020). “Investigation of Bolted Connections in Cold-Formed Steel Members using SAE J429 Bolts.” Research Report RP20-8, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.

9.     Yu, C., Yan, Z., Qian, L. (2018). “Load Bearing Clip Angle Design – Phase II.” Research Report RP18-4, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.

8.     Yu, C., Yousof, M., Mahdavian, M. (2015). “Load Bearing Clip Angle Design.” Research Report RP15-2, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.

7.     Yu, C., Xu, K. (2010). “Cold-Formed Steel Bolted Connections Using Washers on Oversized and Slotted Holes – Phase 2.” Research Report RP10-2 submitted to American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.

6.     Yu, C., Chen, Y. (2009). “Steel Sheet Sheathing Options for Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Assemblies Providing Shear Resistance – Phase 2.” Research Report RP09-2 submitted to American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.

5.     Yu, C. (2008). “Design of Clip Angle Bearing Stiffeners.” Technical Note, Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute, Wilmington, NC, (Peer Reviewed).

4.     Yu, C. (2008). “Cold-Formed Steel Bolted Connections without Washers on Oversized and Slotted Holes – Phase 1.” Research Report RP08-11 submitted to American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.

3.     Yu, C. (2007). “Steel Sheet Sheathing Options for Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Assemblies.” Research Report RP07-3 submitted to American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.

2.     Yu, C., Schafer, B.W. (2005). “Distortional Buckling of Cold-Formed Steel Members in Bending.” Research Report RP05-1, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.

1.  Schafer, B.W., Yu, C. (2002). “Test Verification of the Effect of Stress Gradient on Webs of Cee and Zee Sections.” Research Report RP02-5 submitted to American Iron and Steel Institute, the Metal Building Manufacturers Association.

 

Design Provisions Developed

1. Section “B5.2.2.3.2.1 Effective Strip Method” for wind load design, AISI S240-15 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Faming, 2015 Edition, Page 44 - 45, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.
2. Section “E2.3.1.1.1 Effective Strip Method” for seismic load design, AISI S400-15 North American Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems, 2015 Edition, Page 28 - 30, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.
3. Section “C2.1 Available Strength [Factored Resistance] – Table C2.1-1 Nominal Shear Strength for Wind Load for Shear Walls for 0..030” 0.033”steel sheet one side” and “Table C2.1-3 Nominal Shear Strength for Seismic Loads for Shear Walls for 0.030”, 0.033” steel sheet one side”, AISI S213-12 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Lateral Design, 2012 Edition (S213 was replaced by new AISI S240-15 page 48 and AISI S400-15, page 31), American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.
4. Section “C2.1 Available Strength [Factored Resistance] – Table C2.1-1 Nominal Shear Strength for Wind Load for Shear Walls for 0.027”steel sheet one side” and “Table C2.1-3 Nominal Shear Strength for Seismic Loads for Shear Walls for 0.027” steel sheet one side”, AISI S213-07 (2012) North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Lateral Design, 2007 Edition (Reaffirmed 2012), Page 11, 13, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.
5. Section “E3.3.1 Bearing Strength [Resistance] Without Consideration of Bolt Hole Deformation Table E3.3.1-1 Bearing Factor, C, for Connections With Oversized or Short-Slotted Holes” and “Table E3.3.1-2 Modification factor, mf, for Connections With Oversized or Short-Slotted Holes”, AISI S100-12 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2012 Edition, Page 106-107, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.
6. Section “C4.2 (b) Distortional Buckling Strength [Resistance] – For C- and Z-Sections or any Open Section with a Stiffened Compression Flange Extending to One Side of the Web where the Stiffener is either a Simple Lip or a Complex Edge Stiffener”, AISI S100-07 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2007 Edition, Page 61-62, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.
7. Section “C4.2 (a) Distortional Buckling Strength [Resistance] – Simplified Provision for Unrestrained C- and Z-Sections with Simple Lip Stiffeners”, AISI S100-07 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2007 Edition, Page 60-61, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.
8. Section “C3.1.4 (b) Distortional Buckling Strength [Resistance] – For C- and Z-Sections or any Open Section with a Stiffened Compression Flange Extending to One Side of the Web where the Stiffener is either a Simple Lip or a Complex Edge Stiffener”, AISI S100-07 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2007 Edition, Page 40-42, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.
9. Section “C3.1.4 (a) Distortional Buckling Strength [Resistance] – Simplified Provision for Unrestrained C- and Z-Sections with Simple Lip Stiffeners”, AISI S100-07 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2007 Edition, Page 39-40, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington DC.

 

See complete list of publications in Dr. Yu's CV.