Seismic excitation can cause significant energy to be released within structures. By using
special devices, this energy can be consumed and dissipated without deforming structural …

This state-of-the-art review provides an overview of the evolution of seismic design
requirements for main steel building seismic force–resisting systems, as driven by new …

Occurrence of large earthquakes close to cities in California is inevitable. The resulting
ground shaking will subject buildings in the near-source region to large, rapid displacement …

The performance of concentrically braced steel frames and moment resisting steel frames
during the January 17, 1994, Northridge, California, earthquake is examined. Most of the …

A state-of-the-art summary of recent developments in the behaviour, analysis and design of
seismic resistant steel frames. Much more than a simple background volume, it gives the …

Given their inherent unique superelasticity, the use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) to build
seismic-resistant self-centering devices has presented attractive prospects in the field of …

The strength and ductility of steel frames depend strongly on the behavior of their beam-to-
column connections. The fracture of beam-to-column connections of steel buildings in the …

This study develops and experimentally validates an innovative technique for enhancing the
seismic performance of steel beam to column moment connections. The technique involves …

Steel moment connections reinforced with cover plates have received considerable attention
in the US since the Northridge earthquake, both in laboratory testing and in new steel …

Steel shear panel dampers (SPDs) have been widely used in structural seismic design. The
low cycle fatigue damage for SPD often occurs close to the welded stiffener, significantly …