Earthquakes cause serious damage to buildings and result in heavy losses to society,
therefore, it is necessary to enhance the seismic capacity of existing buildings via structural …

In this paper, the experimental results of the new multi-stage damper and practical
manufacturing details are presented. The proposed damper consists of a combination of …

Elliptic-braced simple resisting frame as a new lateral bracing system installed in the middle
bay of frame in building facades has been recently introduced. This system not only creates …

Defect RC frames are vulnerable to seismic excitation, which need to be retrofitted to
enhance performance during seismic event. An applicable procedure is required to reveal …

This study aims to examine the elastic stiffness properties of Elliptic-Braced Moment
Resisting Frame (EBMRF) subjected to lateral loads. Installing the elliptic brace in the …

The performance of steel structures can be enhanced against lateral loads by various
methods; of these, bracing systems are the most common. Past studies have shown that …

A novel gapped eccentric steel brace (GESB) was proposed to achieve a two-stage retrofit
strategy for seismic upgrading of reinforced concrete (RC) frames. The steel brace was …

This study reports the development of variable stiffness bracing (VSB) system as the lateral
resisting element for RC-framed structures subjected to dynamic load. This device can …

The research focused on enhancing the seismic performance of steel moment frames using
cable braces and a central friction damper. By optimizing the design and pretensioning force …

This study aims to present a method for matching the stiffness and dam** of a magneto-
rheological (MR) air suspension system that will ensure optimal ride comfort of a road …