Performance assessment of disc spring-based self-centering braces for seismic hazard mitigation
A novel type of self-centering bracing system employing a disc spring-based damper is
presented in this study. The proposed damper employs a special detailing which enables …
presented in this study. The proposed damper employs a special detailing which enables …
Self-centering beam-column joints with variable stiffness for steel moment resisting frame
G Xu, T Guo, A Li, H Zhang - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Different from the self-centering joint with constant post-yield stiffness (CS joint), self-
centering joint with various post-yield stiffness (VS joint) is proposed to control the seismic …
centering joint with various post-yield stiffness (VS joint) is proposed to control the seismic …
Development and experimental study of disc spring–based self-centering devices for seismic resilience
A novel self-centering device that employs disc springs as its kernel components is
developed and experimentally verified in this study. The device is suitable for use in self …
developed and experimentally verified in this study. The device is suitable for use in self …
Damage-free self-centring links for eccentrically braced frames: development and numerical study
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 …
structures, chasing the objectives of minimising both seismic damage and repair time, hence …
Development and parametric study of a new self-centering rotational friction damper
Rotational friction (RF) dampers are among the efficient energy-absorbing devices with
nearly elasto-plastic behavior and stable hysteresis response. However, the lack of self …
nearly elasto-plastic behavior and stable hysteresis response. However, the lack of self …
A new self-centering brace with zero secondary stiffness using elastic buckling
It has been shown that having a low post-elastic (secondary) stiffness for conventional
structures can be beneficial in terms of putting a limit on base shear of the structure although …
structures can be beneficial in terms of putting a limit on base shear of the structure although …
[HTML][HTML] Probabilistic friction model for aluminium–steel Asymmetric Friction Connections (AFC)
Multiple physical variables potentially affect the friction coefficient of Asymmetric Friction
Connections (AFC). This paper discusses the cyclic response of a class of AFC subjected to …
Connections (AFC). This paper discusses the cyclic response of a class of AFC subjected to …
Research on design and numerical simulation of self-centering prefabricated RC beam-column joint with pre-pressed disc spring devices
L Ma, Q Shi, B Wang, Y Tao, P Wang - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2023 - Elsevier
To improve the resilience performance of precast concrete frame structure, a novel self-
centering prefabricated concrete beam-column joint with controllable plastic hinge (PJ-CPH) …
centering prefabricated concrete beam-column joint with controllable plastic hinge (PJ-CPH) …
Experimental study on cyclic performance of a damage-free brace with self-centering connection
This paper investigates the experimental behavior of a self-centering (SC) timber brace that
employs the resilient slip friction joint (RSFJ) for energy dissipation. Due to the inherent …
employs the resilient slip friction joint (RSFJ) for energy dissipation. Due to the inherent …
Short-and long-term loss of preloading in slotted bolted connections
One recent solution to reduce the building repairing costs, in case of exceptional or
destructive seismic events, is represented by the Sliding Hinge Joint (SHJ), initially …
destructive seismic events, is represented by the Sliding Hinge Joint (SHJ), initially …