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D-Index
51
Citations
10414
World Ranking
3835
National Ranking
259

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2015 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For contributions to structural steel design and construction, and for service to structural engineering worldwide.
  • 1993 - Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Structural engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Composite material

David A. Nethercot mostly deals with Structural engineering, Finite element method, Carbon steel, Buckling and Nonlinear system. His Structural engineering study incorporates themes from Composite material and Compression. His study in Compression is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Steel design and Deformation.

His Finite element method research incorporates themes from Residual stress and Flexural strength. His Nonlinear system research integrates issues from Reliability engineering, Robustness and Process. David A. Nethercot interconnects Ultimate tensile strength, Stub, Stress–strain curve and Portal frame in the investigation of issues within Steel structures.

His most cited work include:

  • Progressive collapse of multi-storey buildings due to sudden column loss — Part I: Simplified assessment framework (388 citations)
  • Numerical Modeling of Stainless Steel Structural Components—A Consistent Approach (253 citations)
  • Experiments on stainless steel hollow sections—Part 1: Material and cross-sectional behaviour (252 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Structural engineering, Finite element method, Composite number, Beam and Buckling. His research on Structural engineering frequently links to adjacent areas such as Composite material. His Composite beams study in the realm of Composite number connects with subjects such as Range.

His Beam study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Slab and Serviceability. While the research belongs to areas of Buckling, David A. Nethercot spends his time largely on the problem of Deformation, intersecting his research to questions surrounding Steel design. His Progressive collapse research includes elements of Structural robustness, Robustness, Forensic engineering and Nonlinear system.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Structural engineering (77.00%)
  • Finite element method (17.37%)
  • Composite number (16.43%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2009-2021)?

  • Structural engineering (77.00%)
  • Robustness (8.45%)
  • Progressive collapse (9.86%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary scientific interests are in Structural engineering, Robustness, Progressive collapse, Cold-formed steel and Buckling. The study incorporates disciplines such as Ultimate tensile strength, Composite material and Nonlinear system in addition to Structural engineering. David A. Nethercot has included themes like Construction engineering, Frame, Reliability engineering and Deliverable in his Robustness study.

The concepts of his Progressive collapse study are interwoven with issues in Structural robustness, Steel structures, Slab, Catenary and Forensic engineering. His Cold-formed steel research includes themes of Compression, Stressed skin, Shear and Engineering design process. His Buckling study combines topics in areas such as Vehicle fire, Moment redistribution and Pure bending.

Between 2009 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Finite element modelling of cold-formed steel beams under local buckling or combined local/distortional buckling (61 citations)
  • Bearing failure in stainless steel bolted connections (57 citations)
  • Numerical investigation of net section failure in stainless steel bolted connections (51 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Structural engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Composite material

Structural engineering, Progressive collapse, Buckling, Robustness and Finite element method are his primary areas of study. His studies deal with areas such as Structural robustness and Nonlinear system as well as Structural engineering. His studies in Nonlinear system integrate themes in fields like Connection and Bending moment.

His research in Robustness intersects with topics in Slab, Fire resistance and Vehicle fire. His Cold-formed steel research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Eurocode, Compression, Composite number and Edge. David A. Nethercot has researched Beam in several fields, including Flange and Bending.

Best Publications

  • Progressive collapse of multi-storey buildings due to sudden column loss — Part I: Simplified assessment framework

    B.A. Izzuddin;A.G. Vlassis;A.Y. Elghazouli;D.A. Nethercot

  • Experiments on stainless steel hollow sections—Part 1: Material and cross-sectional behaviour

    L. Gardner;D.A. Nethercot

  • Numerical Modeling of Stainless Steel Structural Components—A Consistent Approach

    L. Gardner;D. A. Nethercot

  • Progressive collapse of multi-storey buildings due to sudden column loss—Part II: Application

    A.G. Vlassis;B.A. Izzuddin;A.Y. Elghazouli;D.A. Nethercot

  • The Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures to EC3

    N.S. Trahair;M.A. Bradford;David Nethercot;Leroy Gardner

  • Finite element modelling of composite beams with full and partial shear connection

    F.D. Queiroz;P.C.G.S. Vellasco;D.A. Nethercot

  • Finite element modelling of structural stainless steel cross-sections

    Mahmud Ashraf;Leroy Gardner;David A. Nethercot

  • Experiments on stainless steel hollow sections—Part 2: Member behaviour of columns and beams

    L Gardner;D.A Nethercot

  • Ultimate strength of bolted moment-connections between cold-formed steel members

    J.B.P. Lim;D.A. Nethercot

  • Strength enhancement of the corner regions of stainless steel cross-sections

    M. Ashraf;L. Gardner;D.A. Nethercot

  • Stiffness prediction for bolted moment-connections between cold-formed steel members

    J.B.P Lim;D.A Nethercot

  • Bearing failure in stainless steel bolted connections

    E.L. Salih;L. Gardner;D.A. Nethercot

  • Structural stainless steel design: Resistance based on deformation capacity

    Mahmud Ashraf;Mahmud Ashraf;Leroy Gardner;Leroy Gardner;David A. Nethercot;David A. Nethercot

  • Finite element modelling of cold-formed steel beams under local buckling or combined local/distortional buckling

    Mohammad Reza Haidarali;David A. Nethercot

  • Numerical investigation of net section failure in stainless steel bolted connections

    E.L. Salih;L. Gardner;D.A. Nethercot

  • Finite element idealization of a cold-formed steel portal frame

    James B. P. Lim;David A. Nethercot

  • Modelling steel frame behaviour under fire conditions

    H.A. Saab;D.A. Nethercot

  • Progressive collapse of multi-storey buildings due to failed floor impact

    A.G. Vlassis;B.A. Izzuddin;A.Y. Elghazouli;D.A. Nethercot

  • Statistical evaluation of the lateral–torsional buckling resistance of steel I-beams, Part 2: Variability of steel properties

    L. Simões da Silva;C. Rebelo;D. Nethercot;L. Marques

  • Generalised component-based model for beam-to-column connections including axial versus moment interaction

    A.A. Del Savio;A.A. Del Savio;D.A. Nethercot;P.C.G.S. Vellasco;S.A.L. Andrade;S.A.L. Andrade

  • Design for Structural Stability

    P. A. Kirby;D. A. Nethercot

Frequent Co-Authors

Leroy Gardner
Leroy Gardner Imperial College London
Bassam A. Izzuddin
Bassam A. Izzuddin Imperial College London
A.Y. Elghazouli
A.Y. Elghazouli Imperial College London
Mahmud Ashraf
Mahmud Ashraf Deakin University
James B.P. Lim
James B.P. Lim University of Waikato
Dennis Lam
Dennis Lam University of Bradford
Amr S. Elnashai
Amr S. Elnashai University of Houston
Nicholas S. Trahair
Nicholas S. Trahair University of Sydney
Mark A. Bradford
Mark A. Bradford University of New South Wales
Zhihua Chen
Zhihua Chen Tianjin University

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