The historical development and practical implementation of structural base isolation systems
that work on the principle of friction are discussed in the light of analytical, numerical, and …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are a class of alloys that possess numerous unique
characteristics. They offer complete shape recovery after experiencing large strains, energy …

This study presents a novel type of shape memory alloy (SMA) cable‐restrained high
damping rubber (SMA‐HDR) bearing, which is particularly suited to near‐fault (NF) regions …

This study proposes a performance-based seismic design (PBSD) method for steel braced
frames with novel self-centering (SC) braces that utilize shape memory alloys (SMA) as a …

This study develops a novel superelastic pendulum isolator with multi-stage variable
curvature (SPIVC) to enhance the seismic resilience of the cold-regional bridges. The SPIVC …

Shape memory materials (SMMs) are an important group of intelligent multifunctional
materials used in civil engineering applications whose popularity is due to their unique …

The emergence of rocking bridge piers provides the community of civil engineers with a
broader vision of next-generation seismic-resilient bridge design. This study introduces a …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs), as the self-explanatory name indicates, are materials that can
'memorize'or retrieve their pristine shape when exposed to temperature or load due to their …

This paper presents an innovative type of friction sliding bearing system incorporating shape
memory alloy (SMA) cables. The study commences with cyclic tests on individual SMA …

While the multi-level SMA/lead rubber bearing isolation system (ML-SLRB) has been
proposed and numerically studied, its application remains a challenge in the absence of …