Som Wakdikar

First Name: 
Som
Last Name: 
Wakdikar
Mentor: 
Dr. Cheng Yu
Abstract: 
Cold-formed steel has been popular in recent years because of its ability to be stronger than hot-rolled steel. Many companies are using this type of steel, so it is imperative that tests be conducted on it. Beams, connections, and structures define the properties and the structural integrity of a structure so that they hold up. In earthquakes, the movement of the ground is side to side, while in winds, the movement of the wind is only in one direction. To model this movement in the lab, we use hydraulics to measure the load that one building can handle. Then, multiple properties are analyzed such as deformation, extension, stress, strain, etc. to find the optimal model.
Poster: 
Creating Analytical Models and Testing on Cold-Formed Steel
Year: 
2021