This lecture will discuss disproportionate collapse in Category 1 and Category 2 Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). In particular, the lecture will discuss a lack of code structural design guidance as well as the testing and numerical modelling of hot-rolled steel corner supported volumetric modular (Category 1) and light-gauge steel panelised (Category 2) that is being undertaken at the MMC Research Group in University College Dublin.
A brief background overview of MMC will also be provided.
Daniel McCrum is currently an Associate Professor in Structural Engineering and Director of the Modern Methods of Construction Research Group (MMCRG), University College Dublin.
Daniel is a Co-PI of the €5m funded Enterprise Ireland Construct Innovate Technology Centre, Ireland's National Research Centre for Construction Technology and Innovation. Within Construct Innovate, Daniel is a member of the Centre Executive Management Committee and leads the pillar theme challenge on Productivity, Affordability & Cost, which relates directly to modern methods of construction.
Daniel is a member of NSAI/TC15/SC3 Eurocode Steel Committee and CIRIA P3279 Buildoffsite Performance Specification Guidance for MMC Advisory Group. Daniel's research group also focuses on structural behaviour, automation, certification, standardisation and perceptions of MMC.
Currently, Daniel is leading a project worth €3.6m in collaboration with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the University of Galway to develop standardised construction details for MMC.