This state-of-the-art review provides an overview of the evolution of self-centering structures
from early historical structures that inherently exhibited a recentering response to modern …

Interest in using timber for construction of multi-storey structures in seismic regions has been
gaining significant momentum worldwide in recent years. As it is not common to use timber …

In the last two decades, mass timber structures have gained popularity in mid-rise or tall
building applications worldwide. For timber buildings in seismic regions, it is critical to …

Given their inherent unique superelasticity, the use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) to build
seismic-resistant self-centering devices has presented attractive prospects in the field of …

The need to satisfy high seismic performance of structures and to comply with the latest
worldwide policies of environmental sustainability is leading engineers and researchers to …

Reinforced concrete (RC) wall is a common type of structural component used in high-rise
buildings to resist lateral loads induced by earthquakes. RC walls are typically designed and …

Abstract Post-tensioned timber (Pres-Lam) buildings have been constructed throughout the
world, beginning in 2010. The technology, which originated from low-damage concrete …

The development of strong and stiff lateral load-resisting systems (LLRS) is essential for mid-
rise and high-rise timber buildings. On the other hand, within a seismic design philosophy …

Post-tensioned (PT) timber technology-also called Pres-Lam technology-can provide
increased strength/stiffness for mass timber seismic load resisting systems while also …

The self-centering structure has good recentering capacity and seismic performance, and its
application in timber structures can significantly reduce the residual displacement of the …