Abstract Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are a new generation of smart materials with the
capability of recovering their predefined shape after experiencing a large strain. This is …

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 …

Recent major earthquakes worldwide demonstrated extensive bridge collapses caused by
span unseating, which highlights the necessity of implementing effective unseating …

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 …

This study presents a novel type of self-centering energy-dissipative restrainers [ie, SMA ring
springs (SMARS) restrainer] incorporating shape memory alloy (SMA) ring springs as the …

This paper presents an innovative self-centering buckling-restrained brace (SC-BRB)
composed of a shape memory alloy (SMA) cables based self-centering system and an all …

Restrainer-type sliding bearing (RTSB) is a practical seismic isolation system for reducing
the excessive displacement of flat sliding bearings under strong earthquakes to ensure the …

Seismic isolation is a commonly adopted approach for designing bridges against
earthquakes. However, the period elongation in an isolated bridge will generally lead to a …

The objective of this study is to analytically determine the effectiveness of a novel bridge
system with superelastic (SE) shape memory alloy (SMA) reinforced concrete piers. The …