This study proposes a new type of self-centering damper equipped with novel buckling-
restrained superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) bars. The new solution aims to address …

This paper presents superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) ring spring systems for seismic
applications. The study commences with an experimental investigation looking into the …

This paper reports a comprehensive study on the mechanical performance of large size
superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) bars, with the main focus given to their potential …

Abstract Design base shear and lateral force distribution are two important aspects of the
seismic design process. Different design methods have been proposed to obtain the design …

Super-elastic shape memory alloys (SMAs) are widely used to mitigate seismic responses of
engineering structures because of their self-centring and energy dissipation characteristics …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have recently emerged as promising material candidates for
structural seismic resisting purposes. Most of the existing SMA-based strategies, however …

This paper presents a performance evaluation of full and 'partial'self-centering (SC) systems
based on spectral analysis of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) systems. The primary …

This study sheds considerable light on the potential of superelastic shape memory alloy
Belleville washers for innovative seismic resisting applications. A series of experimental …

A new type of self-centering friction damper using Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) bars is
developed. The proposed damper is composed of a friction energy dissipation system and a …

We introduced shape memory alloy (SMA) assisted nonlinear energy sink (NES) with
negative stiffness for seismic vibration mitigation. The ability of dissipating energy through a …