Cable braces are widely used for seismically upgrading existing frames due to the
significant strength, stiffness, and superior economy. This study investigates the behavior of …

This paper proposes a seismic resisting technique for reinforced concrete frame buildings
that uses a combination of a rubber core and a U-shaped friction damping system. The U …

Steel X braces are used extensively to retrofit RC frames. When steel braces are added to
an existing RC frame, the load paths through which the lateral forces are transferred change …

The seismic vulnerability of existing RC framed buildings in seismic-prone areas requires
affordable and practice-oriented solutions for their retrofitting. In this paper, the authors …

A composite structural system or dual structural system is a structural system in which a
whole frame provides strength for gravity load and moment-resisting frame or bracings …

This work is focused on comparatively assessing the cost-effectiveness of three seismic
retrofit approaches for non-code-conforming frame buildings with steel-concrete composite …

Slack cable collapse prevention system is a cost-effective and simple method for seismic
upgrading of existing structures. In this study, the effectiveness of adding slack cables to 2, 4 …

In this study, the effects of wind and seismic loads on 5, 10, and 15 story steel buildings with
different bracing systems were investigated. Linear static and nonlinear dynamic analyses …

Quasi-static cyclic loading tests were performed on single-story reduced-scale reinforced
concrete as-built (un-retrofitted) and eccentrically steel braced (retrofitted) frames. The …

Although precast concrete structures have been widely used in building engineering, their
application in moderate-and high-seismic zones is restricted because of poor lateral …