Shape memory alloys (SMAs) belong to a class of shape memory materials (SMMs), which
have the ability to 'memorise'or retain their previous form when subjected to certain stimulus …

Structural control has been comprehensively studied over the world as a multidisciplinary
research field. The present work is motivated by an attempt to give a common frame to the …

This paper investigates the seismic performance enhancement of steel frame buildings
using a novel hybrid self-centering braces (HSBs) under extremely rare earthquake events …

In an attempt to reduce permanent displacement and damage, a hybrid reinforced concrete
(RC) bridge pier configuration is considered in the present study. The plastic hinge region of …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have attracted a great deal of attention as a smart material
that can be used in various civil engineering applications. In contrast to the use of SMAs in …

This study explores the experimental response and failure behavior of an SMA cable brace.
The kernel of the developed SMA brace consists of four SMA cables with a diameter of 8 …

This paper investigates the seismic and collapse performance of shape memory alloy (SMA)
braced steel frame structures considering the effects of various brace design parameters …

This study proposed a novel design concept of two-stage superelastic shape memory alloy
(SMA) elements to achieve graded pseudo-yielding and enhanced ductility that are suitable …

As an important part of soft robots, artificial muscles have received increasing attention. And
since artificial muscles are developed by imitating the characteristics of biological muscles …

In this paper, a new shape memory alloy (SMA) dam** device named confined
superelastic dissipator (CSD) was examined. The proposed dissipator consists of a fused …