The ductile design principle has been widely adopted in seismic design of structures, so the
main structural components are designed to have the dual functions of bearing and energy …

Background During an earthquake, an enormous amount of elastic strain energy is released
which can be measured by the intensity of shaking in terms of PGA (Peak Ground …

This study presents a novel type of self-centering damper employing NiTi Shape Memory
Alloy (SMA) bars combined with variable friction mechanism for tunable hysteretic behavior …

Many recent research studies focused on the development of innovative seismic-resilient
structures, chasing the objectives of minimising both seismic damage and repair time, hence …

A feature of designing combined rotational friction and flexural yielding metallic dampers,
which could be used for prefabricated structures, was presented. The proposed dampers …

To reflect and inherit the characteristics of ancient Chinese architecture and regional culture,
the Chinese antique building (CAB) imitating ancient Chinese timber building has been …

To enhance the repairability of lateral force resisting systems after earthquakes, a novel
precast rocking wall with multiple steel energy dissipaters (PRW-MED) was devised, and a …

The current paper presents the development and seismic assessment of the Smart Hybrid
Resilient building (SHR). This novel building is comprised of self-centering dampers in …

Abstract Although Concentrically Braced Frame (CBF) is a system with high lateral stiffness,
buckling under compressive forces has made it a system with weakness in ductility and not …

Friction dampers were widely applied to the beam-column connections to dissipate
earthquake energy. The damage of buildings under earthquake could then be reduced …