Recent major earthquakes worldwide demonstrated extensive bridge collapses caused by
span unseating, which highlights the necessity of implementing effective unseating …

This work is the first systematic study on the static behavior of adhesively-bonded Fe-SMA-to-
steel joints in applications adopting iron-based Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs). In order to …

Emerging technologies (ETs) are increasingly becoming more accessible, and as they make
their way into the field will be an integral part of the engineering community's work that …

Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) is a feature incorporating new technologies,
advanced planning, and new detailing to expedite bridge construction. Accelerated bridge …

In performance-based seismic design, bridges are expected to satisfy specific performance
objectives under several levels of seismic hazard. In this paper, a multi-level SMA/lead …

This paper presents a preliminary experimental investigation of a self-centering beam-
column joint reinforced with superelastic Ni-Ti SMA bars and ECC materials. As an …

Utilizing shape memory alloy (SMA) bars to reinforce the plastic hinge of concrete bridge
piers is regarded as an effective alternative to enhance the seismic performance and …

Reinforced concrete (RC) wall is a common type of structural component used in high-rise
buildings to resist lateral loads induced by earthquakes. RC walls are typically designed and …

Despite notable progress made in predicting the drift capacity of reinforced columns with
steel bars, these techniques and methods are proven inapplicable for accurately predicting …

This paper discusses the tensile response and functional fatigue characteristics of a NiTi
shape memory alloy (SMA) cable with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm. The cable composed of …