In the last two decades, mass timber structures have gained popularity in mid-rise or tall
building applications worldwide. For timber buildings in seismic regions, it is critical to …

Mass timber buildings are increasing in popularity as the building industry aims to use more
sustainable construction materials. A lateral force resisting system with a mass timber frame …

In this research, the efficiency of a rotational viscoelastic seismic energy dissipation device
is evaluated in a theoretical framework. Unlike conventional dampers which block the bays …

Timber-concrete composite (TCC) connections are crucial elements for transferring loads
and dissipating energy for a timber-concrete hybrid system under seismic load. This work …

Mass timber braced frame systems achieve their ductility through the brace connections.
Canadian design standards currently lack guidance on how to detail bolted brace …

Mass timber materials are attractive alternatives for tall‐timber buildings (TBs), where the
need for sustainability is apparent. Innovative structural systems and design methodologies …

This paper investigates the design procedures and experimental testing of a low-damage
brace equipped self-centering friction-based connection named Resilient Slip friction Joint …

The building industry requires the development of a ductile lateral force resisting system
made of mass timber to help mass timber to continue to grow in popularity as the primary …

In this paper a new seismic retrofit system composed of a steel frame with viscoelastic
hinges is proposed and its applicability and efficiency are evaluated in a theoretical …

Abstract The Resilient Slip Friction Joint (RSFJ) is a relatively new friction damper
developed and introduced in New Zealand. It is used in structures to dissipate the …