Self-centering earthquake-resistant structures have received increased attention due to their
ability to reduce post-earthquake residual deformations and, thus, repair time and cost. This …

The sliding of isolation bearings in a bridge structure can reduce bridge pier damage, but
bearing sliding under the strong earthquake may cause excessive displacement of the …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have great potential in seismic applications because of their
remarkable superelasticity. Seismic bracing systems based on SMAs can mitigate the …

In this paper, two types of mechanical anchorage systems for shape memory alloy (SMA)
cables are developed and their performance and feasibility are experimentally evaluated …

To enhance the normal service adaptability and seismic resistance performance of isolation
continuous bridges, a superelastic-sliding lead rubber bearing (SSLRB) isolation system …

The energy dissipation capacity of shape memory alloy (SMA) dampers can be effectively
improved owing to the success of response amplification technology. However, conventional …

This experimental study explored a new energy dissipation damper based on pre-stretched
pseudoelastic NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) wires. Due to the pseudoelastic effect and …

A bracing system consisting of tension-only superelastic nickel-titanium shape-memory alloy
(SMA) was developed and implemented as a retrofitting methodology for seismically …

This paper presents the experimental investigations of a novel self‐centering damper (SCD)
for controlling seismic responses of cable‐stayed bridges. The damper is fabricated …

This study investigated the performance of hybrid rings used as a smart damper made by
shape memory alloy (SMA) as well as steel rings. The aim of the SMA ring was to provide …