A novel self-centering viscous damper (SCVD) is developed to improve the seismic
resilience of structures. The proposed damper offers high flexibility in load resistance …

This study presents a new type of self-centering damper, termed the double-stage shape
memory alloy (SMA) slip friction damper, which mainly comprises of the grooved center and …

This paper demonstrates the enhanced resilience performance of steel structures with
viscoelastic friction dampers (VEFDs) based on numerical simulations of building …

This study proposes a new self-centering, shape memory alloy bar-based device to address
the tension-compression asymmetry and limited energy dissipation capacity of similar SMA …

This paper presents an in-depth discussion on the behavior and design of a novel shape
memory alloy (SMA) cable-restrained natural rubber (hereinafter denoted as SMA-NR) …

Building code implementation in develo** countries is a serious concern due to poorly
regulated construction practices. Deficiencies in terms of material strength and structural …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are smart materials with self-centering characteristics that can
be used to reduce the earthquake damage to structures. In this paper, the optimal thermal …

Despite significant progress in research and development of aluminum shear panels in
recent decades, their implementation for seismic retrofit of existing reinforced concrete (RC) …

The self-centering energy dissipation dampers (SCEDs) have been demonstrated in
mitigating the residual deformation of structures under strong ground motions. However …

Quasi-static cyclic loading tests were performed on single-story reduced-scale reinforced
concrete as-built (un-retrofitted) and eccentrically steel braced (retrofitted) frames. The …