Shape memory alloys (SMAs) for resilient bridges: A state-of-the-art review
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 …
'memorize'or retrieve their pristine shape when exposed to temperature or load due to their …
Seismic performance of bridges with novel SMA cable‐restrained high damping rubber bearings against near‐fault ground motions
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 …
damping rubber (SMA‐HDR) bearing, which is particularly suited to near‐fault (NF) regions …
Passive seismic unseating prevention strategies implemented in highway bridges: A state-of-the-art review
Recent major earthquakes worldwide demonstrated extensive bridge collapses caused by
span unseating, which highlights the necessity of implementing effective unseating …
span unseating, which highlights the necessity of implementing effective unseating …
Seismic performance of buildings with novel self‐centering base isolation system for earthquake resilience
This study presents a novel self‐centering (SC) base isolation system enabled by traditional
lead rubber bearing (LRB) incorporating superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) U‐shaped …
lead rubber bearing (LRB) incorporating superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) U‐shaped …
Resilience and life-cycle performance of smart bridges with shape memory alloy (SMA)-cable-based bearings
Due to its unique properties within hazard mitigation, shape memory alloy (SMA) has been
developed and adopted within the design and retrofit of civil infrastructures to improve the …
developed and adopted within the design and retrofit of civil infrastructures to improve the …
Experimental study of novel self-centering seismic base isolators incorporating superelastic shape memory alloys
This paper proposes novel self-centering (SC) seismic base isolators by utilizing shape
memory alloy U-shaped dampers (SMA-UDs) with favorable superelastic behavior. Two …
memory alloy U-shaped dampers (SMA-UDs) with favorable superelastic behavior. Two …
Shape memory alloy wire-based smart natural rubber bearing
FH Dezfuli, MS Alam - Smart Materials and Structures, 2013 - iopscience.iop.org
In this study, two types of smart elastomeric bearings are presented using shape memory
alloy (SMA) wires. Due to the unique characteristics of SMAs, such as the superelastic effect …
alloy (SMA) wires. Due to the unique characteristics of SMAs, such as the superelastic effect …
Seismic fragility assessment of SMA-bar restrained multi-span continuous highway bridge isolated by different laminated rubber bearings in medium to strong seismic …
This study analytically determines the seismic fragility of a three-span continuous highway
bridge fitted with laminated rubber bearings and shape memory alloy (SMA) restrainers …
bridge fitted with laminated rubber bearings and shape memory alloy (SMA) restrainers …
Seismic performance assessment of highway bridges equipped with superelastic shape memory alloy-based laminated rubber isolation bearing
AR Bhuiyan, MS Alam - Engineering Structures, 2013 - Elsevier
Seismic performance analysis is conducted for an isolated three-span continuous highway
bridge, which is subjected to moderate to strong earthquake ground accelerations in the …
bridge, which is subjected to moderate to strong earthquake ground accelerations in the …
Performance-based assessment of bridges with steel-SMA reinforced piers in a life-cycle context by numerical approach
Reconnaissance of structural damage under earthquakes has indicated that though current
design philosophy can reduce structural collapse probability, it results in a significant …
design philosophy can reduce structural collapse probability, it results in a significant …